The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown campus is located on 729 picturesque acres, eight miles east of downtown Johnstown, 70 miles east of Pittsburgh, and a few hours from Philadelphia, Washington DC, Baltimore and Cleveland. The area offers a variety of shopping, restaurants, banks, hotels, sports, movie theaters, historical attractions, and health and other services.
Directions
By Car
- From eastern, southern, or western points: Take the PA Turnpike (Route 76) to the Somerset Exit. From Somerset, take Route 219 North to the Geistown/Elton Exit, PA Route 756. Make a right off the exit, then another right onto Theatre Drive. Follow signs to campus.
- Alternate route from eastern or southern points: Take the PA Turnpike (Route 76) to the Bedford Exit. At the exit, turn left on Business Route 220, then left again onto Route 220 (I-99) North towards Altoona. Exit onto Route 56 West. Follow Route 56 for approximately 33 miles until reach the traffic light at Theatre Drive. Make a right onto Theatre Drive. Follow signs to campus.
- From northern points: Take Route 219 South to the Geistown/Elton Exit, PA Route 756 (Note: do not take the Johnstown Expressway exit). As you descend the exit ramp, use the middle lane. At the traffic light (bottom of exit ramp) turn left onto Route 756; then turn right onto Theatre Drive. Follow signs to campus.
By Train
Amtrak train service is available from the train station in downtown Johnstown, approximately eight miles from the Pitt-Johnstown campus. 800-872-7245
By Bus
- CamTran (Cambria County Transit Authority) is available from campus to locations including Richland Town Centre (Walmart Plaza), Galleria Mall, and the Main Street terminal in downtown Johnstown by bus routes #9 and #11. Schedules available online. 814-535-5526
- The Greyhound bus service is available at the terminal located in downtown Johnstown, approximately eight miles from the Pitt-Johnstown campus. 800-231-2222
By Air
Air service is available through United Express at the John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (airport code JST), which is located within minutes of campus. All flights connect at Dulles International Airport. 814-619-0995
Approximate Mileage From:
Allentown |
211 miles |
Pittsburgh |
77 miles |
Altoona |
36 miles |
Scranton |
229 miles |
Breezewood |
48 miles |
State College |
78 miles |
Greensburg |
55 miles |
Titusville |
141 miles |
Harrisburg |
133 miles |
Baltimore, MD |
176 miles |
Indiana |
39 miles |
Buffalo, NY |
229 miles |
Lancaster |
167 miles |
Cleveland, OH |
209 miles |
Philadelphia |
237 miles |
Morgantown, WV |
119 miles |