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How to get from Potomac to Chatham University by bus and light rail?

By bus and light rail

To get from Potomac to Chatham University in Pittsburgh, take the RED light rail from Potomac station to Steel Plaza station. Next, take the 71B bus from Fifth Ave + Ross St station to Fifth Ave + College station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

59min$2.75
Light Rail - REDRED
Bus - 71B71B
Walk to Chatham University
Leaves from Potomac

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Potomac
  • 2
    Light Rail - REDRED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    Inbound-North Shore
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Steel Plaza
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fifth Ave + Ross St
    ID 20293
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 71B71B
    Wait for bus
    71B
    Outbound-Highland Park
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fifth Ave + College
    ID 3259
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chatham University
    Walk to
    Chatham University
    Chapel Hill Road
    540 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and light rail via RED, 61B and 71D

To get from Potomac to Chatham University in Pittsburgh, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the RED light rail from Potomac station to Steel Plaza station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 61B bus and finally take the 71D bus from Fifth Ave + Halket St station to Fifth Ave + College station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

52min$2.75
Light Rail - REDRED
Bus - 61B61B
Bus - 71D71D
Walk to Chatham University
Leaves from Potomac

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Potomac
  • 2
    Light Rail - REDRED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    Inbound-North Shore
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Steel Plaza
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fifth Ave + Ross St
    ID 20293
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 61B61B
    Wait for bus
    61B
    Outbound-Braddock-Swissvale
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forbes Ave + Halket St (Magee Hospital)
    ID 27
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fifth Ave + Halket St
    ID 2562
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 71D71D
    Wait for bus
    71D
    Outbound-Wilkinsburg Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fifth Ave + College
    ID 3259
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chatham University
    Walk to
    Chatham University
    Chapel Hill Road
    540 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Potomac to Chatham University

The distance between Potomac, Pittsburgh and Chatham University, Pittsburgh is approximately 9.05 mi, which can typically be travelled in 59 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Potomac to Chatham University 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 Potomac

Potomac is located at Potomac, Pittsburgh and the nearest public transit station is West Liberty Ave + Illinois (Potomac).

Bus stations close to Potomac:

  • West Liberty Ave + Illinois (Potomac)
  • West Liberty Ave + Pioneer
  • West Liberty Ave + #2666

Public transit stations close to Chatham University, Pittsburgh

Chatham University is located at Chapel Hill Road, Pittsburgh and the nearest public transit station is Shady Ave + Deveraux.

Bus stations close to Chatham University:

  • Shady Ave + Deveraux
  • Shady Ave + Braeburn
  • Fifth Ave + College

Alternative route by bus and light rail via RED, 61B and 71D

To get from Potomac to Chatham University in Pittsburgh, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the RED light rail from Potomac station to Steel Plaza station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 61B bus and finally take the 71D bus from Fifth Ave + Halket St station to Fifth Ave + College station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

52min$2.75
Light Rail - REDRED
Bus - 61B61B
Bus - 71D71D
Walk to Chatham University
Leaves from Potomac

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Potomac
  • 2
    Light Rail - REDRED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    Inbound-North Shore
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Steel Plaza
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fifth Ave + Ross St
    ID 20293
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 61B61B
    Wait for bus
    61B
    Outbound-Braddock-Swissvale
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forbes Ave + Halket St (Magee Hospital)
    ID 27
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fifth Ave + Halket St
    ID 2562
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 71D71D
    Wait for bus
    71D
    Outbound-Wilkinsburg Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fifth Ave + College
    ID 3259
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chatham University
    Walk to
    Chatham University
    Chapel Hill Road
    540 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Potomac to Chatham University?

    The fastest way takes 59 minutes, using Bus line RED, Bus line 71B.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Potomac to Chatham University?

    The alternative route takes 52 minutes, using Bus line RED, Bus line 61B, Bus line 71D.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Potomac and Chatham University?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 59 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Potomac to Chatham University?

    The RED light rail line goes from Inbound-North Shore station near Potomac in Dormont to Steel Plaza station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Chatham University station near Chatham University in Pittsburgh.

  • How long does it take to travel from Potomac to Chatham University by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Potomac in Dormont and Chatham University in Pittsburgh by light rail and bus is about 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Potomac to get to Chatham University?

    Get on the RED light rail from the Inbound-North Shore station near Potomac in Dormont.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Potomac and Chatham University?

    Get off the light rail at the Chatham University stop, which is closest to Chatham University in Pittsburgh.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Potomac to Chatham University?

    The ride from Potomac to Chatham University costs $2.75.

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