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Getting to and Parking at PNC Park

By Albrecht Powell, About.com

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If you're coming to Pittsburgh for a game at PNC Park, it helps to plan ahead.

Where to Park

If you're coming from the North, then your best bet is usually to park in one of the North Shore surface lots or garages around PNC Park. This will provide easier access back to I-279 North, Route 65 or Route 28 after the game. North Shore parking choices include the North Shore Garage, the Allegheny Center garage, surface parking lots on River Road, and other surface lots near PNC Park.
North Shore Parking Map

If you're coming to Pittsburgh from any direction but North, it is usually easier to park downtown or at Station Square and then walk or take a shuttle to the game. From downtown Pittsburgh it is only a 5 minute walk across the Roberto Clemente Bridge (closed to vehicular traffic on game days) to PNC Park. Dozens of downtown garages offer $5 flat-rate parking for Pirates games, and the "T" offers free rides between downtown locations (the Wood Street Station is closest to the Roberto Clemente Bridge).
Downtown Pittsburgh Parking Map

Gateway Clipper Fleet Shuttles

You can also park at Station Square for $6, unless there is a special event going on. From the Station Square dock, the Gateway Clipper PNC Park shuttle boats board two hours before the game and run every 15-30 minutes until the game starts. Return trips to Station Square begin in the eighth inning and continue until half an hour after the game is over. One way tickets are $5.00 each, and round-trip tickets are $10.00. For more information, please call (412) 355-7980.

Public Transportation

The Allegheny County Port Authority operates more than 50 bus routes leading to downtown Pittsburgh from all over the area. Park in one of the many Park-N-Ride lots, and zip right into downtown. From the South Hills, park at one of the "T" stations and ride the "T" to downtown (get off at the Wood Street Station for the shortest walk to PNC Park).

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