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

From Castle Shannon to Ben Avon by bus and light rail

To get from Castle Shannon to Ben Avon 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 Avalon Loop + California station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

105min$2.75
Light Rail - REDRED
Bus - 1616
Walk to Ben Avon
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
    Ride to bus station
    Avalon Loop + California
    ID 1258
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ben Avon
    Walk to
    Ben Avon
    0.93 mi • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Castle Shannon to Ben Avon 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 Avalon Loop + California station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

111min$2.75
Light Rail - SLVRSLVR
Bus - 1616
Walk to Ben Avon
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
    Ride to bus station
    Avalon Loop + California
    ID 1258
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ben Avon
    Walk to
    Ben Avon
    0.93 mi • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Castle Shannon to Ben Avon

The distance between Castle Shannon, Pittsburgh and Ben Avon, Pittsburgh is approximately 16.48 mi, which can typically be travelled in 105 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Castle Shannon to Ben Avon 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 Route 88 + Connor Rd.

Bus stations close to Castle Shannon:

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

Public transit stations close to Ben Avon, Pittsburgh

Ben Avon is located at Ben Avon, Pittsburgh and the nearest public transit station is Church Ave at Perrysville Ave.

Bus stations close to Ben Avon:

  • Church Ave at Perrysville Ave
  • Church Ave at Rostrevor Pl
  • Center Ave at Plumer Ave

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

To get from Castle Shannon to Ben Avon 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 Avalon Loop + California station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

111min$2.75
Light Rail - SLVRSLVR
Bus - 1616
Walk to Ben Avon
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
    Ride to bus station
    Avalon Loop + California
    ID 1258
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ben Avon
    Walk to
    Ben Avon
    0.93 mi • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 105 minutes, using Bus line RED, Bus line 16.

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

    The alternative route takes 111 minutes, using Bus line SLVR, Bus line 16.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Castle Shannon and Ben Avon 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 45 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Castle Shannon to Ben Avon 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 Ben Avon in Pittsburgh

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

    The total travel time between Castle Shannon and Ben Avon in Pittsburgh by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 45 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Castle Shannon to Ben Avon costs $2.75.

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