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Hotel
Conference attendees can stay at the Westin Convention Center at the fantastic rate of $139.00 per night! To book your hotel room please visit: CODI Conference 2007
The Westin has limited rooms remaining for the CODI Conference. These would be for arrival on November 7th and departure November 9th. Please check with the Westin (412) 281-3700 when booking rooms to make sure something hasn't come available for other dates.
If you are unable to book at the Westin, the Courtyard by Marriott is directly across the street from the Westin and has availablity during the conference. Rates quoted on the internet are $209/single and $214/double. These may be reduced if you qualify for Government or AAA rates. Their number is 412-434-5551. The website is http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/travel/pitcy-courtyard-pittsburgh-downtown/.
Travel
Transportation options to and from Pittsburgh International Airport: Transportation Options
Pittsburgh has one of the most "customer-friendly" airports in the United States with Pittsburgh International Airport. Located 20 miles west of the city on the William Penn Parkway, travelers can select various transportation to the downtown and the beautifully renovated and expanded David L. Lawrence Convention Center and Westin Convention Center Hotel.
Pittsburgh International Airport is an eastern hub for U.S. Airways, and is also serviced by Southwest, American, United, Delta, JetBlue, Northwest, Airtran, and Continental Airlines.
Pittsburgh has other options for travel. The City is served by two (2) daily trains by Amtrak, with the station (Penn Station) located downtown within sight of the Convention Center. The Capitol Limited train stops in Pittsburgh on its trips from Chicago to Washington, D.C., with connections to the western trains and east coast service.
The Pennsylvanian train provides service from Pittsburgh to Harrisburg and Philadelphia; and on to New York City.
Schedules and service are available at www.amtrak.com.
New to the Pittsburgh transportation market is Megabus, a daily express bus service to the American Midwest. Service to Pittsburgh is twice daily, stopping almost to the Convention Center's front door.
Service extends through Cleveland and Toledo to Chicago, with further connections to St. Louis and Kansas City. Check their web site for schedules and pricing at www.megabus.com .
