Plan Your Visit
Morgantown is where the Mountaineer spirit comes to life. As the home of West Virginia University, our community brings together bold Big 12 athletics, nationally touring performances, a dynamic dining scene, and endless outdoor recreation — all wrapped in small-town hospitality. It’s the kind of place where you can catch a game, explore the trails, and enjoy a locally owned restaurant all in the same day. Big experiences are rooted in real connection here. Browse the resources below for all the best ways to immerse yourself in this home away from home.
Morgantown is closer than you think.
Our Morgantown campus is just 70 miles south of Pittsburgh and three and a half hours from Washington, D.C., with close proximity to several East Coast metros including Columbus, Philadelphia and New York City.
Morgantown is known for its outdoor recreation opportunities and scenic views.
World-class whitewater rafting, skiing, hiking, mountain biking and rock climbing
can be found within a short drive. The town sits along the bank of the Monongahela
River and neighbors several state parks, including Coopers Rock State Forest
and Ohiopyle State Park.
Morgantown ranked No. 20 in the "50 Best College Towns in America" by Best College Reviews.
Car
Morgantown is located at the intersection of I-79 and I-68. Detailed driving directions are available for our Visitors Center.
Plane
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is serviced by 14 airlines and offers nonstop service to 68 U.S. cities. The airport is a 1.5-hour drive to campus.
Morgantown Municipal Airport (MGW) offers daily service to Baltimore-Washington International and Pittsburgh International Airport. North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB) offers service to Chicago O'Hare, Washington Dulles and others.
Bus
The Grey Line Mountain Line Bus runs a shuttle from Pittsburgh to Morgantown twice daily. Additionally, Megabus offers daily transfers from Washington, D.C., and Pittsburgh, and Greyhound also services the Morgantown area.
Train
The closest Amtrak station is in Grantsville, Maryland, located approximately 48 miles from Morgantown.
Top 15
Among the “Top 15 College Football Towns in the Country” by Bleacher Report
Top 100
Ranked among “Top 100 Best Places to Live” by Livability
Best Small Town
One of “South’s Best Small Towns” by Southern Living
Best Small Sports City
#8 in the “30 Best Small Sports Cities” by Wallet Hub