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How to get from Forest Hills to Avalon by bus?

By bus

To get from Forest Hills to Avalon in Pittsburgh, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 59 bus from Ardmore Blvd at Ave B - Forest Hills Park And Ride station to Braddock Ave + 6th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 61B bus and finally take the 16 bus from Liberty Ave + 6th St station to California Ave + Avalon Loop station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

112min$2.75
Bus - 5959
Bus - 61B61B
Bus - 1616
Leaves from Ardmore Blvd at Ave B - Forest Hills Park And Ride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Forest Hills
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Inbound-Century III
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Braddock Ave + 6th St
    ID 20938
    9 min
  • 4
    Bus - 61B61B
    Wait for bus
    61B
    Inbound-Downtown
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Liberty Ave + 6th St
    41 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Liberty Ave + 6th St
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Outbound-Avalon Loop
  • 8
    Ride to bus station California Ave + Avalon Loop
    Ride to bus station
    California Ave + Avalon Loop
    ID 20479
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 59, P1 and 16

To get from Forest Hills to Avalon in Pittsburgh, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 59 bus from Ardmore Blvd at Ave B - Forest Hills Park And Ride station to Woodstock + Swissvale Station Steps station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the P1 bus and finally take the 16 bus from 7th St + Penn Ave station to California Ave + Avalon Loop station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

112min$2.75
Bus - 5959
Bus - P1P1
Bus - 1616
Leaves from Ardmore Blvd at Ave B - Forest Hills Park And Ride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Forest Hills
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Inbound-Century III
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodstock + Swissvale Station Steps
    ID 20446
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    East Busway + Swissvale Station A
    ID 16063
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - P1P1
    Wait for bus
    P1
    Inbound-Downtown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Liberty Ave + 10th St Ns
    ID 7279
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    7th St + Penn Ave
    ID 20182
    600 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Outbound-Avalon Loop
  • 9
    Ride to bus station California Ave + Avalon Loop
    Ride to bus station
    California Ave + Avalon Loop
    ID 20479
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Forest Hills to Avalon

The distance between Forest Hills, Pittsburgh and Avalon, Pittsburgh is approximately 19.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 112 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forest Hills to Avalon by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Pittsburgh – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Forest Hills

Forest Hills is located at Forest Hills, Pittsburgh and the nearest public transit station is Ardmore Blvd Opp Ave B- Forest Hills Park And Ride.

Bus stations close to Forest Hills:

  • Ardmore Blvd Opp Ave B- Forest Hills Park And Ride
  • Ardmore Blvd + Yost FS
  • Ardmore Blvd + Yost

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

Alternative route by bus via 59, P1 and 16

To get from Forest Hills to Avalon in Pittsburgh, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 59 bus from Ardmore Blvd at Ave B - Forest Hills Park And Ride station to Woodstock + Swissvale Station Steps station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the P1 bus and finally take the 16 bus from 7th St + Penn Ave station to California Ave + Avalon Loop station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

112min$2.75
Bus - 5959
Bus - P1P1
Bus - 1616
Leaves from Ardmore Blvd at Ave B - Forest Hills Park And Ride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Forest Hills
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Inbound-Century III
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodstock + Swissvale Station Steps
    ID 20446
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    East Busway + Swissvale Station A
    ID 16063
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - P1P1
    Wait for bus
    P1
    Inbound-Downtown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Liberty Ave + 10th St Ns
    ID 7279
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    7th St + Penn Ave
    ID 20182
    600 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Outbound-Avalon Loop
  • 9
    Ride to bus station California Ave + Avalon Loop
    Ride to bus station
    California Ave + Avalon Loop
    ID 20479
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Forest Hills to Avalon?

    The fastest way takes 112 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line 61B, Bus line 16.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Forest Hills to Avalon?

    The alternative route takes 112 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line P1, Bus line 16.

  • Is there a direct bus between Forest Hills and Avalon in Pittsburgh?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 52 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Forest Hills to Avalon in Pittsburgh?

    The 59 bus line goes from Inbound-Century III station near Forest Hills to Braddock Ave + 6th St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Braddock Ave + 6th St station near Avalon in Pittsburgh

  • How long does it take to travel from Forest Hills to Avalon in Pittsburgh by bus?

    The total travel time between Forest Hills and Avalon in Pittsburgh by bus is about 1 hr 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Forest Hills to get to Avalon in Pittsburgh?

    Get on the 59 bus from the Inbound-Century III stop near Forest Hills in Pittsburgh.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Forest Hills and Avalon in Pittsburgh?

    Get off the bus at the Braddock Ave + 6th St stop, which is closest to Avalon in Pittsburgh.

  • How much is the bus fare from Forest Hills to Avalon?

    The ride from Forest Hills to Avalon costs $2.75.

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