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Some people can arrange their own transportation to and from the trailheads or around trail gaps. Others may prefer to pay someone to drive their groups. When the cost is shared among the members of the group, it may be quite reasonable. Similarly, some people will prefer to make their own hotel reservations, and others may prefer to have that done by someone more experienced. Some of these outfitters will arrange fully-outfitted trips as well as shuttles. We are not personally familiar with most of these services. We present this information for your convenience; it is not a review or recommendation.
The following information is provided to us with permission from Mary Shaw & Roy Weil, Linking Up - Summer 2007.
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Allegany Expeditions
I68 Exit 45 east of Cumberland MD
800-819-5170
dspence@alleganyexpeditions.com
http://www.alleganyexpeditions.com
Shuttles for all points between Washington DC and Meyersdale PA by prior arrangement
Allegany Limousine
Cumberland MD
301-777-3200
Shuttles for all points between Washington DC and Pittsburgh PA. Need 14 days notice
Bill's Taxis (Yellow Cab drivers)
Pittsburgh PA
412-855-4484
Local taxi service in Pittsburgh area, including airport, train station, McKeesport-Boston. Call a day ahead to make arrangements to carry bikes
C&O Bicycles
Hancock MD
301-678-6665
www.candobycycle.com
Will Shuttle from Handcock to D.C. Will need at least 48 hours notice. Can shuttle up to 5 people with there bikes.
Ducky's
Hagerstown MD
301-331-1488
Must give at least two hours notice. Can transport bikes.
Get Out & Go Tours, LLC
Ashburn, VA
703-728-8665
http://www.getoutandgo.biz
info@getoutandgo.biz
Fully-supported 5-day bike trips between DC and Pittsburgh. Fully-supported 3-day C&O Canal Tours
between DC and Cumberland
Kewl Tourism and Shuttles
Hagerstown, MD
301-898-8628
They can shuttle up to 50 people with bikes but need three to seven days notice.
Laurel Highlands River Tours
Ohiopyle PA
800-OHIOPYLE or 800-4-RAFTIN
4raftin@laurelhighlands.com
www.laurelhighlands.com
Scheduled shuttle for selected points on Great Allegheny Passage.
Pittsburgh Transportation Group
Pittsburgh, PA
412-321-8147
www.pghtrans.com
Provides shuttling to trail users along the Great Allegheny Passage.
Port Authority of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh PA
412-442-2000
http://www.portauthority.org
Busses on several routes have bike racks for two standard upright bikes. Route 56C (http://www.portauthority.org/PAAC/apps/pdfs/56C.pdf) has bike racks and runs approximately hourly between downtown Pittsburgh and McKeesport.
Queen City Taxi
Cumberland MD
301-722-2800
River & Trail Outfitters
Knoxville MD
301-695-5177 or 888-I go play
river@rivertrail.com
http://www.rivertrail.com
Main business is river trips, they have done biking shuttles for groups in the Harpers Ferry WV area and surrounding areas. Must make prearrangements.
River Riders
Harpers Ferry, WV
800-326-7238 or 304-535-2663
trips@riverriders.com
www.riverriders.com
Can shuttle bikes as well, must have a four person minimum to shuttle.
Time Advantage
Hagerstown MD
301-393-5714
www.timeadvantage.net
Time Advantage is able to transport up to 4 people with bikes, call at least a day ahead of time.
Western Maryland Adventures Shuttle Service
Flintstone MD
301-784-8403
info@wmdadventures.com
http://www.wmdadventures.com
Western Maryland Adventures provides custom shuttle service by prearrangement.
Western Maryland Scenic RR
Cumberland MD
301-759-4400, 800-TRAIN-50
wmsrinfo@wmsr.com
http://www.wmsr.com
Scenic railroad from Cumberland MD to Frostburg MD, will take bikes on the train.
West Newton Bicycle Shop
West Newton PA
724-872-2185
Open every day from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Shuttle service from West Newton to anywhere.
WestMar Tours and Travel
Cumberland MD
800-336-7963
westmartours@mindsping.com
http://www.wstmr.com
Mostly bus tours, but will help bicyclists with shuttles max: 2 bikes & 2 people. Must make pre-arrangements.
Wilderness Voyageurs
Ohiopyle PA
724-329-8336, 800-272-4141
http://www.wilderness-voyageurs.com
Fully-supported 6-day bike trips from DC to Pittsburgh. Shuttles for points between McKeesport PA and Cumberland MD by prior arrangement, can shuttle up to 14 people with bikes depending on availability.
Youghiogheny Canoe Outfitters
West Newton PA
724-872-7585
www.youghcanoe.com
They are across the street from the trail and also provide shuttle service for those with bikes and canoes. Can transport up to 15 people, please call a week in advance.
Yough River Transport
Dunbar PA
724-277-0550
info@youghrivertransport.com
http://youghrivertransport.com
Shuttles along the Great Allegheny Passage and the C&O Canal. Our custom designed trailer will haul up to sixteen bicycles and equipment. Reservations needed, call or e-mail one week in advance. |
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