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

By bus and light rail

To get from East Pittsburgh to Castle Shannon in Pittsburgh, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 59 bus from Linden Ave + Cable station to Braddock Ave + 6th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 61B bus and finally take the RED light rail from Steel Plaza station to Smith Road 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
Light Rail - REDRED
Leaves from Linden Ave + Cable

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    East Pittsburgh
  • 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
    13 min
  • 4
    Bus - 61B61B
    Wait for bus
    61B
    Inbound-Downtown
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sixth Ave + Centre Ave
    ID 20292
    38 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Steel Plaza
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - REDRED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    Outbound-South Hills Village Via Beechview
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station Smith Road
    Ride to light rail station
    Smith Road
    28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from East Pittsburgh to Castle Shannon in Pittsburgh, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 59 bus from Linden Ave + Cable station to Woodstock + Swissvale Station Steps station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the P1 bus and finally take the A bus from East Busway Bus Stop D station to Route 88 + Connor Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min.

106min
Bus - 5959
Bus - P1P1
Bus - AA
Walk to Castle Shannon
Leaves from Linden Ave + Cable

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    East Pittsburgh
  • 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
    19 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
    East Busway + Penn Station C
    ID 1407
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    East Busway Bus Stop D
    ID 526
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - AA
    Wait for bus
    A
    Toward Donora Via Rt. 88 South
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Route 88 + Connor Rd
    ID 981
    39 min
  • 10
    Walk to Castle Shannon
    Walk to
    Castle Shannon
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from East Pittsburgh to Castle Shannon

The distance between East Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh and Castle Shannon, Pittsburgh is approximately 21.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 112 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Pittsburgh to Castle Shannon 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 East Pittsburgh

East Pittsburgh is located at East Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh and the nearest public transit station is Linden Ave + Cable.

Bus stations close to East Pittsburgh:

  • Linden Ave + Cable
  • Linden + Beech
  • Linden Ave + Sr Citizen Apts

Public transit stations close to Castle Shannon, Pittsburgh

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

Related Routes

By bus

To get from East Pittsburgh to Castle Shannon in Pittsburgh, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 59 bus from Linden Ave + Cable station to Woodstock + Swissvale Station Steps station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the P1 bus and finally take the A bus from East Busway Bus Stop D station to Route 88 + Connor Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min.

106min
Bus - 5959
Bus - P1P1
Bus - AA
Walk to Castle Shannon
Leaves from Linden Ave + Cable

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    East Pittsburgh
  • 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
    19 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
    East Busway + Penn Station C
    ID 1407
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    East Busway Bus Stop D
    ID 526
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - AA
    Wait for bus
    A
    Toward Donora Via Rt. 88 South
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Route 88 + Connor Rd
    ID 981
    39 min
  • 10
    Walk to Castle Shannon
    Walk to
    Castle Shannon
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

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

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

    The alternative route takes 106 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line P1, Bus line A.

  • Is there a direct bus between East Pittsburgh and Castle Shannon in Pittsburgh?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 52 min.

  • Which bus line goes from East Pittsburgh to Castle Shannon in Pittsburgh?

    The 59 bus line goes from Inbound-Century III station near East Pittsburgh to Braddock Ave + 6th St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Braddock Ave + 6th St station near Castle Shannon in Pittsburgh

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

    The total travel time between East Pittsburgh and Castle Shannon in Pittsburgh by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near East Pittsburgh to get to Castle Shannon in Pittsburgh?

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

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between East Pittsburgh and Castle Shannon in Pittsburgh?

    Get off the bus at the Braddock Ave + 6th St station, which is closest to Castle Shannon in Pittsburgh.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from East Pittsburgh to Castle Shannon?

    The ride from East Pittsburgh to Castle Shannon costs $2.75.

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