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

From West Homestead to Castle Shannon by bus and light rail

To get from West Homestead to Castle Shannon in Pittsburgh, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 61D bus from Waterfront Dr + Loews Theater station to Browns Hill Rd + Imogene Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 53L bus and finally take the BLUE light rail from First Avenue station to Smith Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $8.25.

62min$8.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 61D61D
Bus - 53L53L
Light Rail - BLUEBLUE
Leaves from Waterfront Dr + Loews Theater

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waterfront Dr + Loews Theater
    ID 17824
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 61D61D
    Wait for bus
    61D
    Inbound-Oakland
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Browns Hill Rd + Imogene Rd
    ID 10913
    6 min
  • 4
    Bus - 53L53L
    Wait for bus
    53L
    Inbound-Downtown
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Second Ave + Municipal Courts Dr FS
    ID 5922
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    First Avenue
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE
    Outbound-South Hills Village
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station Smith Road
    Ride to light rail station
    Smith Road
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from West Homestead to Castle Shannon by bus and light rail via 53L and BLUE

To get from West Homestead to Castle Shannon in Pittsburgh, take the 53L bus from 8th Ave + West (Hi-Level Bridge) station to Second Ave + Municipal Courts Dr FS station. Next, take the BLUE light rail from First Avenue station to Smith Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $5.50.

63min$5.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 53L53L
Light Rail - BLUEBLUE
Leaves from 8th Ave + West (Hi-Level Bridge)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    8th Ave + West (Hi-Level Bridge)
    ID 10910
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 53L53L
    Wait for bus
    53L
    Inbound-Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Second Ave + Municipal Courts Dr FS
    ID 5922
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    First Avenue
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE
    Outbound-South Hills Village
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station Smith Road
    Ride to light rail station
    Smith Road
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from West Homestead to Castle Shannon

The distance between West Homestead, Pittsburgh and Castle Shannon, Pittsburgh is approximately 13.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 62 min. Moovit will show you the directions from West Homestead 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 West Homestead

West Homestead is located at West Homestead, Pittsburgh and the nearest public transit station is Waterfront Dr + Loews Theater.

Bus stations close to West Homestead:

  • Waterfront Dr + Loews Theater
  • Waterfront Dr + Loews Theatre
  • Waterfront Dr + Bridge St (Red Robin)

Public transit stations close to Castle Shannon, Pittsburgh

Castle Shannon is located at Castle Shannon, Pittsburgh and the nearest public transit station is St. Anne's.

Bus stations close to Castle Shannon:

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

Alternative route from West Homestead to Castle Shannon by bus and light rail via 53L and BLUE

To get from West Homestead to Castle Shannon in Pittsburgh, take the 53L bus from 8th Ave + West (Hi-Level Bridge) station to Second Ave + Municipal Courts Dr FS station. Next, take the BLUE light rail from First Avenue station to Smith Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $5.50.

63min$5.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 53L53L
Light Rail - BLUEBLUE
Leaves from 8th Ave + West (Hi-Level Bridge)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    8th Ave + West (Hi-Level Bridge)
    ID 10910
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 53L53L
    Wait for bus
    53L
    Inbound-Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Second Ave + Municipal Courts Dr FS
    ID 5922
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    First Avenue
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE
    Outbound-South Hills Village
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station Smith Road
    Ride to light rail station
    Smith Road
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 62 minutes, using Bus line 61D, Bus line 53L, Bus line BLUE.

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

    The alternative route takes 63 minutes, using Bus line 53L, Bus line BLUE.

  • Is there a direct bus between West Homestead 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 2 min.

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

    The 61D bus line goes from Waterfront Dr + Loews Theater station near West Homestead to Inbound-Oakland station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Inbound-Oakland station near Castle Shannon in Pittsburgh

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

    The total travel time between West Homestead and Castle Shannon in Pittsburgh by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 2 min.

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

    Get on the 61D bus from the Waterfront Dr + Loews Theater stop near West Homestead in Pittsburgh.

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

    Get off the bus at the Inbound-Oakland station, which is closest to Castle Shannon in Pittsburgh.

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

    The ride from West Homestead to Castle Shannon costs $8.25.

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