April 23-25, 2026 | Pittsburgh, PA
BCTA Draft Express
Overview
- Direct travel from the Expressway Travel Center (131 Pleasant Drive, Aliquippa, PA) to Downtown Pittsburgh
Fare
- $5 per person each way
- $10 Unlimited Day Pass if purchased on the bus
- $9 Unlimited Day Pass is purchased on the BCTA Mobile Ticket App
- Unlimited Day Pass includes unlimited rides on all BCTA fixed route vehicles on the day the pass is activated
Availability
- BCTA has a limited fleet of buses and may not be able to accommodate all riders wishing to use the Route 4, Route 5, or the additional Draft Express trips
Drop Off Locations
- Downtown circulation has not been determined by the NFL. We are working to create convenient connections to the Pittsburgh “T” Light Rail Transit System.
ETC to Pittsburgh Schedule
| Date | Boarding Time | Departure Time |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, April 23 | 3:45 PM – 4:10 PM | 4:15 PM |
| Friday, April 24 | 3:45 PM – 4:10 PM | 4:15 PM |
| Saturday, April 25 | 9:15 AM – 9:40 AM | 9:45 AM |
Pittsburgh to ETC Schedule
| Date | Boarding Time | Departure Time |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, April 23 | 9:45 PM – 10:10 PM 10:45 PM – 11:10 PM | 10:15 PM 11:15 PM |
| Friday, April 24 | 9:45 PM – 10:10 PM 10:45 – 11:10 PM | 10:15 PM 11:15 PM |
| Saturday, April 25 | 2:45 PM – 3:10 PM 4:45 PM – 5:10 PM | 3:15 PM 5:15 PM |
Ride Tips
- Download the Mobile Ticketing App and arrive early to guarantee a spot is available for you on the bus!
- Riders must be present to claim their seat. All holds and reservations by another passenger are strictly prohibited.
Other BCTA Routes
Route 4
- The BCTA Express Route 4 will operate as normal on Thursday, April 23 and Friday, April 24
- Buses may be delayed due to traffic conditions
Route 5
- The BCTA Route 5 operates from the Ambridge Park & Ride to Downtown Pittsburgh every hour Monday – Friday
- There is no Route 5 service on Saturday
- The last Route 5 bus leaves Downtown Pittsburgh at 7:00 PM Monday – Friday
- Buses may be delayed due to traffic conditions
Availability
- BCTA has a limited fleet of buses and may not be able to accommodate all riders wishing to use the Route 4, Route 5, or the additional Draft Express Trips
Drop Off Locations
- Downtown circulation has not been determined by the NFL. We are working to create convenient connections to the Pittsburgh “T” Light Rail Transit System
Ride Tips
- Download the Mobile Ticketing App to make boarding the bus more smooth
- Use the BCTA Bus Tracker on our website or on the myStop App to see your bus in real-time with capacity information
- Stay tuned to BCTA announcements, detours, and closures in the days before the draft