In the event that a delay occurs or a student is without transportation at an airport please utilize these resources:
Cleveland
Hopkins Airport: Licensed Ground Transportation
Pittsburgh Airport Licensed Travel Options: Taxi and shuttle companies, limousine services
Please note: Due to the volume of passengers on each shuttle (vehicles are filled to capacity) shuttles will not be held for individual passenger flight delays. Please schedule flights accordingly.
Pittsburgh Shuttles are provided by Classic Limousine (1-800-360-1520). Reservations are accepted through the on-line reservation service listed above until two business days prior to the shuttle. If the shuttle has seats remaining, Classic Limousine will accept additional reservations directly at a cost of $50. The airport pick-up location for Pittsburgh shuttles is at the baggage claim department near the Hertz Rental Car counter. The driver will have an Allegheny College sign.
Cleveland Shuttles are provided by First Class Limos (1-888-515-4667). Reservations are accepted through the on-line reservation service listed above until two business days prior to the shuttle. If the shuttle has seats remaining, First Class Limos will accept additional reservations directly at a cost of $50. The airport pick-up location for Cleveland shuttles is by the lower level baggage claim. The driver will have an Allegheny College sign.
Allegheny
College Ride Board
The Allegheny College Ride Board is a forum where
Allegheny students may post requests for rides that are needed and also for rides
they are offering. For the safety of Allegheny users, this forum can only be
accessed from computers on the campus network AND using an allegheny.edu e-mail
address.
Airport Orbit , Inc.
(Pittsburgh Only)
Based in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania. 1-877-247-6724
CATA:
Crawford Area Transportation Authority
Contracted by Allegheny Student
Government as "the Loop," CATA also has a full schedule and stops available
on their website. Students will be able ride by simply showing the driver their
student ID.
Greyhound
Bus
The Greyhound Bus Station is located in the Downtown Mall at
900 Water Street, Meadville. The local Greyhound office may be contacted at (814)
724-5423.
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Transportation is offered to the Pittsburgh (PIT) and Cleveland (CLE) airports. Shuttle reservations are accepted through the above on-line reservation system. The completed reservation form and non-refundable payment of $30 for each way, are required to reserve your space. Deadlines of approximately three days in advance are strictly adhered to for vehicle reservation purposes. Online reservations received after the deadline are $40 each way and will only be accepted if seats are available. When making airline reservations, please allow ample time for travel to the airports, 1.75 hours to PIT and 2.5 hours to CLE, plus the time needed for airport security checks. When arranging for your return flight, take into consideration flight delays that may occur. Shuttle drivers will be instructed to leave the airport fifteen minutes after the stated pick-up time, regardless of flight delays. If the College's transportation schedule does not meet your travel needs, refer to the Alternative Transportation Resources listed below. If you have a question regarding the Airport Shuttle Schedule, please contact the Office of Student Involvement at (814) 332-2754. Allegheny offers a shuttle at each of the major breaks in the academic year as a service to students. The schedule for each academic year is set in May for the following academic year and published on this website, in the Parents' Handbook, and the Compass student handbook. This service can not begin to accommodate the individual flight schedules of all traveling students, however it has been designed and refined over the last decade to accommodate as many students as possible.
Tips for use of Shuttles:
At the time of break shuttle reservation, students will need to provide personal contact information and complete flight information including: airline, flight number, flight departure (and/or arrival time, depending on whether they are going to or coming from the airport). Please note: students may still use the shuttle for rides to Cleveland or Pittsburgh who are not connecting to flights.
When making airline reservations, you must allow ample time for travel to the airports, 1.75 hours to PIT and 2.5 hours to CLE, plus the time needed for airport security checks.
When arranging your return flight take into consideration flight delays may occur. Shuttle drivers are instructed to leave the airport fifteen minutes after the stated departure time regardless of flight delays. We acknowledge that this might necessitate waiting at the airport for lengths of time to best ensure travel on the shuttle.
If you are having difficulty finding a flight that accommodates the shuttle departure time to or from Allegheny consider asking a friend if you can get a ride to the airport to meet your flight, or stay overnight and get a ride to the airport the next morning. This might save you a lot of money!
The College provided transportation schedule can not meet the needs of every individual student. Please refer to the Alternative Transportation Resources listed in the sidebar. If you have a question regarding the Airport Shuttle Schedule, please contact the Office of Student Involvement at (814) 332-2754.
Beginning of Semester:
Sat, August 22: pick up at airport 2 p.m. (PIT only)
Sat, August 22: pick up at airports 7:30 p.m.
Tues, August 25: pick up at airport 2 p.m. (PIT only)
Tues, August 25: pick up at airports 7:30 p.m.
Fall
Break:
Fri, October 9: depart Allegheny at 2 p.m. (PIT only)
Sat, October 10: depart Allegheny at 7:30 a.m.
Tues, October 13: pick up at airport 2 p.m. (PIT only)
Tues, October 13: pick up at airports 7:30 p.m.
Thanksgiving
Break:
Tues, November 24: depart Allegheny at 2 p.m. (PIT only)
Weds, November 25: depart Allegheny at 7:30 a.m.
Sun, November 29: pick up at airport 2 p.m. (PIT only)
Sun, November 29: pick up at airports 7:30 p.m.
End of Semester:
Weds, December 16: depart Allegheny at 7:30 a.m. (PIT only)
Thurs, December 17: depart Allegheny at 7:30 a.m.
Thurs, December 17: depart Allegheny at 11 a.m. (PIT only)
Beginning of Semester:
Mon, January 18: pick up at airport 2 p.m. (PIT only)
Mon, January 18: pick up at airports 7:30 p.m.
Tues, January 19: pick up at airport 7:30 p.m. (PIT only)
Spring
Break:
Fri, March 19: depart Allegheny at 2 p.m. (PIT only)
Sat, March 20: depart Allegheny at 7:30 a.m.
Sun, March 28: pick up at airport 2 p.m. (PIT only)
Sun, March 28: pick up at airports 7:30 p.m.
End of Year:
Weds. May 12: depart Allegheny at 7:30 a.m.