Getting to & around campus

In the Oakland section of the city, CMU's campus is easy to find and interesting to explore.

Maps

From the South and Airport area

Take I-376 East and continue through the Ft. Pitt Tunnel.
Cross the bridge and take the right ramp to continue on I-376 East toward Monroeville.
Take Exit 74 Squirrel Hill, then follow the directions below.

From the West/Ohio River Valley

Take PA-65 South, Ohio River Blvd, toward downtown Pittsburgh.
As you pass Heinz Field, take the right lane toward I-376 East/Ft. Pitt Bridge to cross the Ft. Duquesne Bridge.
Get in the second lane from the right and follow signs toward I-376 East toward Monroeville.
Follow signs toward I-376 East toward Monroeville.
Take Exit 74 Squirrel Hill, then follow the directions below.

From the North and Northeast

Take I-279 South to PA-28 South or I-579 South to cross the Veterans Bridge.
Follow signs toward I-376 East toward Monroeville.
This will take you to the Blvd. of the Allies, then follow the directions below.

From the East/Monroeville

From I-376 Exit 74 Squirrel Hill

Off the exit ramp, turn left on to Forward Ave.
As the first traffic signal, bear left on to Murray Ave.
Continue up the hill and turn left on to Forbes Ave. (there will be a Rite-Aid on your left).
This will take you directly to campus. The entrance to the East Campus Garage is reached via a driveway on the left, just past the garage and opposite Devon St.
If you'd prefer to park in the Gates Garage, take Forbes Avenue to Margaret Morrison Street and turn left.
Turn left on to Tech Street.
Turn right on to Frew Street.
Turn right on to Roberts Drive.
Bear left at the stop sign and continue down the hill. The entrance to the Gates Garage will be straight ahead approximately 100 yards beyond the stop sign at the bottom of the hill. A shuttle will be available to transport guests to Gesling Stadium.

From the Blvd of the Allies

Take the Blvd. of the Allies away from downtown Pittsburgh, into Schenley Park.
After crossing the bridge into the park, take the second ramp on the right (marked by a big orange sign saying "Oakland").
Follow the ramp and cross the Panther Hollow Bridge, then bear left at the three-way intersection and go past Phipps Conservatory.
Turn right on to Frew St. A small driveway on the left (marked "Roberts Dr.) will lead you to the Gates Garage.
If you'd prefer to park in the East Campus Garage, continue on Frew St. and make a left on to Tech St.
At the bottom of the hill, turn right on to Margaret Morrison St.
Follow this street to the traffic signal and turn left on to Forbes Ave.
The entrance to the East Campus Garage is reached via a driveway on the left, just past the garage and opposite Devon St.