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2027 Spring Recess

Information coming quickly.

Please seek advice from the Frequently Asked Questions beneath for step-by-step directions on buying your tickets and different necessary journey particulars.

ADA and Service Animal Accommodations:

Support is offered for college kids who want ADA lodging or are touring with a service animal. Visit our Frequently Asked Questions to study extra and guarantee your expertise is clean and accessible.

Alternative Holiday Bus Programs within the Oakland Area (Non-University Affiliated)

Our Buses Home for the Holidays program supplies dependable journey to pick locations. View the complete schedule, together with departure occasions and pricing, to plan your journey in the present day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can journey our buses?

Buses Home for the Holidays is for college kids solely. Student ID have to be proven to board the buses. 

What electronic mail will we use when registering?

Please use your Pitt electronic mail when buying tickets. All communication concerning this service can be carried out by way of your Pitt electronic mail that was offered.

Can dad and mom buy Buses Home tickets?

Students ONLY have entry to buy Buses Home for the Holidays tickets.

Can a pupil buy a ticket for one more pupil?

Each pupil should buy their very own ticket to make sure they obtain direct necessary journey updates and are included on the passenger record upon arrival. Purchasing tickets for others could stop them from getting these updates and being correctly listed.

How a lot are tickets for the Buses Home Program?

2025-2026 Buses Home Ticket Prices
Destination	Round Trip	One Way
Allentown, PA	$220	$110
Breezewood, PA	$190	$95
Buffalo, NY	$230	$115
Erie, PA	$200	$100
Frederick, MD	$210	$105
Harrisburg, PA	$200	$100
King Of Prussia, PA	$210	$105
New Brunswick, NJ	$270	$135
New York, NY	$270	$135
Philadelphia, PA	$220	$110
Rochester, NY	$280	$140
Secaucus, NJ	$270	$135
Washington, DC	$210	$105

I wish to request ADA lodging, or I’m touring with a service animal.

Traveling with ADA Accommodations

• When buying your ticket, examine the ADA lodging field to make sure your wants are met.
• For extra help, contact pittshuttles@pitt.edu.

Traveling with a Service Animal

• Please electronic mail pittshuttles@pitt.edu prematurely to rearrange lodging.
• Ensure all required service animal paperwork is accomplished and updated earlier than journey.
• Bring a duplicate of the required paperwork with you.

How to buy your Buses Home for the Holidays tickets?

Students should obtain the Transact Mobile Ordering app from the App Store or Google Play. It is really useful to register as a pupil and use your Pitt electronic mail.

To buy your ticket with cellular order:

1. Download the Transact Mobile Ordering app
2. Select University of Pittsburgh – Oakland
3. Scroll down to search out University Events
4. Select your vacation spot ticket and/or your return to Pitt ticket

I’ve the Transact Mobile Ordering app and don’t see the place to buy my ticket.

The “University Events” is listed additional down on the record. If you continue to should not seeing it, delete the app and obtain it once more. If you’re nonetheless having issues, please contact the Mobility Office at 412-624- 8801.

Be suggested that the “University Events” will solely be displayed when it’s time to buy your bus ticket for the corresponding period.  

What ought to I’ve prepared to indicate when boarding the bus?

• Proof of buy (present affirmation electronic mail in your telephone)
• Pitt ID
• Your identify can be confirmed upon arrival on the passenger record

Who can I name on the day of journey?

 Day of Travel Contact Information: Lenzner dispatch – 412-761-7000, Select possibility #4 on the automated immediate or extension #168

What type of bus is used for journey?

A motorcoach is used for journey. 

Does the bus have WiFi?

Yes, the motorcoach has WiFi.

Does the bus have a toilet?

Yes, the motorcoach does have a toilet

What is the quantity of bags allowed on the bus?

All passengers are allowed one giant suitcase/bag and one small carry-on bag.

Can I obtain a refund?

All gross sales are FINAL — no refunds, exchanges, or transferring of tickets. 

I’ve a query or want help?

Please contact the Mobility Office at pittshuttles@pitt.edu or 412-624-8801. 

Pitt Mobility Office Contact Information

Contact us when you’ve got questions concerning your reservation or require additional info on our Buses Home program.