Beaver County Transit Authority will provide service to Pittsburgh during the 2026 NFL Draft

(File Photo of the Beaver County Transit Authority)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) The Beaver County Transit Authority (BCTA) is one of the ten regional transit companies that will provide service to Pittsburgh during the weekend of the 2026 NFL Draft, which will be held from April 23rd-25th. The BCTA will utilize three different routes for the draft and this will give passengers connections to Pittsburgh’s “T” light rail system, which will be free to all riders throughout the draft. According to a report from the Beaver County Times, here are the routes that can be taken during that time:

BCTA Draft Express

  • Direct route from the Expressway Travel Center (131 Pleasant Drive, Aliquippa, Pa. 15001) to Downtown Pittsburgh
  • Boarding time from ETC to Downtown Pittsburgh on April 23rd-24th: 3:45-4:10 p.m.
  • Departure time from ETC to Downtown Pittsburgh on April 23rd-24th: 4:15 p.m.
  • Boarding Time No. 1 from Downtown Pittsburgh to ETC on April 23rd-24th: 9:45-10:10 p.m.
  • Departure time from Downtown Pittsburgh to ETC on April 23rd-24th: 10:15 p.m.
  • Boarding Time No. 2 from Downtown Pittsburgh to ETC on April 23rd-24th: 10:45-11:10 p.m.
  • Departure time from Downtown Pittsburgh to ETC on April 23rd-24th: 11:15 p.m.
  • Boarding time from ETC on April 25th: 9:15-9:40 a.m.
  • Departure time from ETC on April 25th: 9:45 a.m.
  • Boarding Time No. 1 from Downtown Pittsburgh to ETC on April 25th: 2:45-3:10 p.m.
  • Departure time from Downtown Pittsburgh to ETC on April 25th: 3:15 p.m.
  • Boarding Time No. 2 from Downtown Pittsburgh to ETC on April 25th: 4:45-5:10 p.m.
  • Departure time from Downtown Pittsburgh to ETC on April 23rd-24th: 5:15 p.m.
  • Riders are encouraged to download the Mobile ticketing app and arrive early to guarantee a spot is available for you.
  • Riders must be present to claim their seat. Holds and reservations by another passenger are prohibited.
  • Fares are $5 each way per rider. Passengers can also purchase a $10 unlimited day pass if purchased on the bus or $9 if purchased on the BCTA mobile app. The pass includes unlimited rides on all BCTA fixed route vehicles when the pass is activated.

Route 4

  • The BCTA Express Route 4 will operate as normal on April 23rd-24th. However, buses may be delayed due to traffic conditions.
  • The route will begin at the Center Township Park & Ride Location

Route 5

  • 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 p.m. Monday-Friday. However, buses may be delayed due to traffic conditions.

Passengers are also encouraged to either download the Mobile Ticketing App to make boarding the bus smoother or download the BCTA Bus Tracker, which you can access by clicking here, or the myStop app to see bus locations with capacity information for Routes 4-5.