Stretch your Dollar
Advice from the experts on how to get the most out of your dollar during your campus visit to Southwestern PA.

	By Train: Buy One, Get One FREE when you use Campus Visit to travel on Amtrak. Just call 800-775-9469 or click here for details. Also check out Amtrak's 'rail sales' for discounted select routes.
	By Plane: For low fares book 14 days ahead, travel over Saturday and try to avoid returning on a Sunday. Dig for deals on sights like Expedia.com or Orbitz.com, sign up for travel discount emails or ask friends what deals they found. For the spontaneous adventurous types try Priceline.com, you can book up to the day before, but you don't know the time or airline before you are charged.
	Staying the Night: Finding a hotel near the colleges you're visiting allows you to check out the 'scene' you may be apart of for the next four years. Weekends tend to be less expensive, and large festivals or city events tend to drive up the price. Check out our Preferred Hotels or call our live Visit Coordinator at 800-775-9469.
	Public Transit: Known for having one of the cleanest subways, Pittsburgh doesn't stop at trains and buses to traverse the city. Visitors and natives also travel by riverboats to the sporting events and use the Inclines to commute into the city from the South. Visit www.ridegold.com for schedule and fare information.
	Campus to Campus: Plan to sped a half-day at each campus you're interested in. Use our Mileage and Minutes Chart to give you an idea of the distance and travel time between colleges.