University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown

Pitt-Johnstown: Within Reach

The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown campus is located on 655 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