University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown

Mountain Cat Express

​THE MOUNTAIN CAT EXPRESS

The Mountain Cat Express is a service offered by Pitt-Johnstown Student Affairs to give students a safe, comfortable, alternative ride home for the three major recesses: Thanksgiving, Winter/Semester, and Spring Break. This service also provides a return ride to campus at the completion of the recess.

Pittsburgh passengers will be dropped off/picked up at the Waterfront (@Dave & Busters) 
Harrisburg passengers will be dropped off/picked up at the Harrisburg Mall (@Macy's) 
Philadelphia passengers will be dropped off/picked up at the King of Prussia Mall (@Lord and Taylor)

Thanksgiving Recess 2024 Information

Departure:

  • Two buses will depart at 5:30 pm on Friday, November 22nd, from the Richland High School side of Blackington Hall. One bus will arrive in Pittsburgh, and another will stop in Harrisburg, with a final destination of Philadelphia. 
  • Boarding begins at 5:00 pm; we will leave promptly at 5:30 pm. Please be on time as we cannot wait for late arrivals. 

Registration Requirements:

  • Only enrolled Pitt-Johnstown students who have registered may board the bus.
  • Registration closes at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, November 20th. Registering after November 20th may result in being placed on a waiting list or not being able to use the Mountain Cat Express.
  • Students must complete the required waivers when filling out the registration. 

Cancellations:

  • If you register but do not need the seat, please contact Abbey Schauf at abs136@pitt.edu to cancel.

Important Communication:

  • An instructional email will be sent on November 20th to all registered participants, and students who register after this date will receive the email individually up until the registration deadline.
  • If you register after November 20th, you will be informed of your status on the waiting list via email.

Return Schedule on Sunday, December 1st:

Return riders will arrive at the same location as their drop-off. Please arrive no later than 15 minutes early as the busses cannot wait for late arrivals. 

For additional information, contact Abbey Schauf at abs136@pitt.edu.

Register for the Thanksgiving Mountain Cat Express