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

By bus and light rail

To get from New Kensington to Castle Shannon in Pittsburgh, take the 1 bus from Industrial Blvd + Key Lincoln-Mercury station to 7th St + Penn Ave FS station. Next, take the RED light rail from Wood Street station to Smith Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

105min$2.75
Bus - 11
Light Rail - REDRED
Leaves from Industrial Blvd + Key Lincoln-Mercury

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    New Kensington
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Inbound-Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    7th St + Penn Ave FS
    ID 12626
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Wood Street
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - REDRED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    Outbound-South Hills Village Via Beechview
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station Smith Road
    Ride to light rail station
    Smith Road
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and light rail via 1 and SLVR

To get from New Kensington to Castle Shannon in Pittsburgh, take the 1 bus from Industrial Blvd + Key Lincoln-Mercury station to 7th St + Penn Ave FS station. Next, take the SLVR light rail from Wood Street station to Smith Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

110min$2.75
Bus - 11
Light Rail - SLVRSLVR
Leaves from Industrial Blvd + Key Lincoln-Mercury

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    New Kensington
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Inbound-Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    7th St + Penn Ave FS
    ID 12626
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Wood Street
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - SLVRSLVR
    Wait for light rail
    SLVR
    Outbound-Library
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station Smith Road
    Ride to light rail station
    Smith Road
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from New Kensington to Castle Shannon

The distance between New Kensington, Pittsburgh and Castle Shannon, Pittsburgh is approximately 27.63 mi, which can typically be travelled in 105 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New Kensington 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 New Kensington

New Kensington is located at New Kensington, Pittsburgh and the nearest public transit station is 7th St + New Ken Hospital.

Bus stations close to New Kensington:

  • 7th St + New Ken Hospital
  • 4th Ave + Central City Plaza
  • 4th Ave + 7th

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

Alternative route by bus and light rail via 1 and SLVR

To get from New Kensington to Castle Shannon in Pittsburgh, take the 1 bus from Industrial Blvd + Key Lincoln-Mercury station to 7th St + Penn Ave FS station. Next, take the SLVR light rail from Wood Street station to Smith Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

110min$2.75
Bus - 11
Light Rail - SLVRSLVR
Leaves from Industrial Blvd + Key Lincoln-Mercury

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    New Kensington
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Inbound-Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    7th St + Penn Ave FS
    ID 12626
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Wood Street
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - SLVRSLVR
    Wait for light rail
    SLVR
    Outbound-Library
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station Smith Road
    Ride to light rail station
    Smith Road
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 105 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line RED.

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

    The alternative route takes 110 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line SLVR.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 45 min.

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

    The 1 bus line goes from Inbound-Downtown station near New Kensington to 7th St + Penn Ave FS station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till 7th St + Penn Ave FS station near Castle Shannon in Pittsburgh

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

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

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

    Get on the 1 bus from the Inbound-Downtown stop near New Kensington in Pittsburgh.

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

    Get off the bus at the 7th St + Penn Ave FS station, which is closest to Castle Shannon in Pittsburgh.

  • How much is the bus fare from New Kensington to Castle Shannon?

    The ride from New Kensington to Castle Shannon costs $2.75.

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