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Locations, Directions, and Parking for UPMC Shadyside

UPMC Shadyside

UPMC Shadyside exterior

5230 Centre Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15232

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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.

Available Patient and Patient Visitor Parking Discounts

The following discounted parking options apply to all UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Montefiore, Kaufmann, and UPMC Shadyside patient and visitor parking garages.  

Day of Discharge: Patients receive free parking on their day of discharge. Day-of-discharge discount stickers are available from the information desks at UPMC Shadyside.

Emergency Department Visits: Patients who are treated in the Emergency Department may receive free parking by requesting a discount sticker from the Emergency Department Check-in station.

Outpatient Parking: Discount stickers are available from the information desks at UPMC Shadyside. Patients who park in a UPMC garage are eligible for the following flat parking fee for up to 24 hours:

  • Patient Parking: $5
  • Visitor Parking: $8
  • Same Day Procedure $2

Family and Visitor Parking: Patients’ families and other visitors who park in a UPMC garage for four to 24 hours are eligible for a flat parking rate discount sticker. To receive the discount parking sticker, take your parking ticket to the main information desk at UPMC Shadyside.

Long-Term Stays: Family members of patients who are hospitalized for more than 10 consecutive days qualify for a discount parking rate. The discount is effective upon the 11th day of the patient’s stay. Discount stickers are provided through the admitted patient clinical unit, Patient Relations, or Hospital Information Desks.

Financial Hardship: A discount parking rate is available for patients and their families who qualify under the federal government’s limited income guidelines. Proof of income is required. Call Parking Operations at 412-647-3194 for more information.

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 Pittsburgh Regional Transit offers convenient bus service to and within Shadyside.

Free shuttle service is available for patients and visitors.

The Blue Shuttle serves:

  • UPMC Shadyside
  • Family House locations
  • UPMC facilities in Oakland

Shuttle service times may vary.

For a shuttle schedule, stop by or call one of the Information Desks in the 1st Floor lobbies of:

  • Posner Tower — 412-647-3194
  • East Wing — 412-647-3194
  • Shadyside Medical Building — 412-623-6168
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