Locations, Directions, and Parking for UPMC Shadyside

View directions to UPMC Shadyside (PDF).

From the North Via Interstates 79 and 279

• Take Interstate 79 South.
• Keep left to take Interstate 279 South via Exit 72 towards Pittsburgh.
• Head southwest on to Interstate 579 South (Veterans Bridge).
• Take the Oakland/Monroeville exit toward Interstate 376 East and merge onto Boulevard of the Allies.
• Continue onto Boulevard of the Allies.
• Take the Forbes Avenue exit, and turn left onto South Craig Street.
• Turn right at Centre Avenue.

From the Northeast Via Route 28

• Take Route 28 south to the Highland Park Bridge.
• On the bridge, get into the left lane and take the Washington Blvd. ramp.
• Off the ramp, stay in the right lane.
• Just before the traffic light, bear right onto Washington Blvd.
• Drive through four traffic lights (2 miles).
• At the fourth traffic light, drive across Penn Ave., and straight onto Fifth Ave.
• Follow Fifth Ave. for 1.3 miles to S. Aiken Ave., and turn right.

From the South Via Route 19 or Route 51

• Take Route 19 north or Route 51 north through the Liberty Tunnels, and cross the bridge in the right lane.
• Follow signs to I-579, take the Bigelow Blvd. (Route 380 east) exit, and continue straight onto N. Craig St. to Centre Ave. (total of 3.2 miles).
• Turn left onto Centre Ave. and drive through four traffic lights (passing Morewood Ave.)

From the West Via Interstate 376

• Take I-376 East.
• Get into the right lane before entering the Fort Pitt Tunnels.
• When exiting the tunnel, take the exit ramp for I-376 East (Monroeville).
• Follow I-376 to Exit 72A (Forbes Ave./Oakland).
• Drive on Forbes Ave. for 1.3 miles through Oakland, and turn left on S. Craig St. (just past the Carnegie Museum of Art).
• Turn right onto Fifth Ave., drive 1.3 miles and turn left on S. Aiken Ave.

From the East Via PA Turnpike and Interstate 376

• From the Pennsylvania Turnpike, take Exit 57 (Pittsburgh/Monroeville) to I-376 west to Exit 77 (Edgewood/Swissvale).
• Off the exit ramp, turn right onto S. Braddock Ave.
• Drive about 2 miles, and turn left onto Penn Ave.
• Follow Penn Ave. for 1 mile to Fifth Ave., and turn left.
• Continue on Fifth Ave. for 1.3 miles to S. Aiken Ave and turn right.

If you have questions about parking locations, call the Parking Office at 412-647-3194.

Discounts for UPMC Shadyside parking garages are available to patient families. A family member parked four hours or more on one day can receive a discount by presenting the parking ticket at one of the information desks. On the 10th day of a patient’s stay, one family member is offered a discount. After 25 days or more, a multi-use free parking pass can be provided. For questions about parking discounts, call 412-647-3194.

Upon request, UPMC Security provides evening escort service from the hospital to your vehicle. To request a security escort, please call 412-623-2990.

Pay parking is available for visitors in the following locations:

Aiken Avenue Parking Garage

520 S. Aiken Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15232

Our hours

• 24 hours a day, seven days a week

EV charge stations

Number of reserved spaces: 2 spaces
Directions: Spaces are located at the top of the ramp upon entering the garage.

Employees/Visitors must pay parking fee to access

Centre Avenue Parking Garage

5200 Centre Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15232

Our hours

• Monday through Friday – 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Saturdays – 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Sundays – Closed
• Holidays – Closed

EV charge stations

Number of reserved spaces: 2 spaces
Directions: First two space on the right upon entering the garage.

Employees/Visitors must pay parking fee to access

The Port Authority (PAT) of Allegheny County offers convenient bus service to and within Shadyside.