The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown campus is located on 729 picturesque acres, eight miles east of downtown Johnstown and 70 miles east of Pittsburgh. The campus is also within a few hours of Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Baltimore and Cleveland. The area offers a variety of shopping, restaurants, banks, hotels, sports, movie theaters, historical attractions, health services and more.
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 toward Altoona. Exit onto Route 56 West. Follow Route 56 for approximately 33 miles until you 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. Do not take the Johnstown Expressway exit. As you descend the exit ramp, use the middle lane. At the traffic light at the bottom of the 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) provides bus service from campus to locations including Richland Town Centre (Walmart Plaza), Galleria Mall and the Main Street terminal in downtown Johnstown via routes 9 and 11. Schedules are available online. 814-535-5526
- Greyhound bus service is available at the terminal 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), located within minutes of campus. All flights connect at Dulles International Airport. 814-619-0995
Approximate Mileage From
| Location | Distance | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |