How to get from Castle Shannon to Avalon by bus and light rail?

From Castle Shannon to Avalon by bus and light rail

To get from Castle Shannon to Avalon in Pittsburgh, take the RED light rail from Smith Road station to Gateway Center station. Next, take the 16 bus from Stanwix St + Penn FS station to California Ave + Avalon Loop station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

86min$2.75
Light Rail - REDRED
Bus - 1616
Leaves from Smith Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Castle Shannon
  • 2
    Light Rail - REDRED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    Inbound-North Shore
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gateway Center
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stanwix St + Penn FS
    ID 19514
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Outbound-Avalon Loop
  • 6
    Ride to bus station California Ave + Avalon Loop
    Ride to bus station
    California Ave + Avalon Loop
    ID 20479
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Castle Shannon to Avalon by bus and light rail via SLVR and 16

To get from Castle Shannon to Avalon in Pittsburgh, take the SLVR light rail from Smith Road station to Gateway Center station. Next, take the 16 bus from Stanwix St + Penn FS station to California Ave + Avalon Loop station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

92min$2.75
Light Rail - SLVRSLVR
Bus - 1616
Leaves from Smith Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Castle Shannon
  • 2
    Light Rail - SLVRSLVR
    Wait for light rail
    SLVR
    Inbound-North Shore
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gateway Center
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stanwix St + Penn FS
    ID 19514
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Outbound-Avalon Loop
  • 6
    Ride to bus station California Ave + Avalon Loop
    Ride to bus station
    California Ave + Avalon Loop
    ID 20479
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Castle Shannon to Avalon

The distance between Castle Shannon, Pittsburgh and Avalon, Pittsburgh is approximately 15.53 mi, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Castle Shannon to Avalon by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Pittsburgh – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Castle Shannon

Castle Shannon is located at Castle Shannon, Pittsburgh and the nearest public transit station is Washington Junction.

Bus stations close to Castle Shannon:

  • Castle Shannon: Route 88 Opposite Milfor
  • Castle Shannon: Route 88 After Conner
  • Route 88 + Connor Rd

Public transit stations close to Avalon, Pittsburgh

Avalon is located at Avalon, Pittsburgh and the nearest public transit station is California Ave + Avalon Loop.

Bus stations close to Avalon:

  • California Ave + Avalon Loop
  • Avalon Loop + California
  • California Ave + Florence

Related Routes

Alternative route from Castle Shannon to Avalon by bus and light rail via SLVR and 16

To get from Castle Shannon to Avalon in Pittsburgh, take the SLVR light rail from Smith Road station to Gateway Center station. Next, take the 16 bus from Stanwix St + Penn FS station to California Ave + Avalon Loop station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

92min$2.75
Light Rail - SLVRSLVR
Bus - 1616
Leaves from Smith Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Castle Shannon
  • 2
    Light Rail - SLVRSLVR
    Wait for light rail
    SLVR
    Inbound-North Shore
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gateway Center
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stanwix St + Penn FS
    ID 19514
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Outbound-Avalon Loop
  • 6
    Ride to bus station California Ave + Avalon Loop
    Ride to bus station
    California Ave + Avalon Loop
    ID 20479
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Castle Shannon to Avalon?

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Bus line RED, Bus line 16.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Castle Shannon to Avalon?

    The alternative route takes 92 minutes, using Bus line SLVR, Bus line 16.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Castle Shannon and Avalon in Pittsburgh?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 26 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Castle Shannon to Avalon in Pittsburgh?

    The RED light rail line goes from Inbound-North Shore station near Castle Shannon to Gateway Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Gateway Center station near Avalon in Pittsburgh

  • How long does it take to travel from Castle Shannon to Avalon in Pittsburgh by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Castle Shannon and Avalon in Pittsburgh by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Castle Shannon to get to Avalon in Pittsburgh?

    Get on the RED light rail from the Inbound-North Shore station near Castle Shannon in Pittsburgh.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Castle Shannon and Avalon in Pittsburgh?

    Get off the light rail at the Gateway Center stop, which is closest to Avalon in Pittsburgh.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Castle Shannon to Avalon?

    The ride from Castle Shannon to Avalon costs $2.75.

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