How to get from North Side to Clairton by bus and light rail?

By bus and light rail

To get from North Side to Clairton in Clairton, take the SLVR light rail from North Side station to South Bank station. Next, take the Y46 bus from South Busway + South Bank station to St Clair Ave + 3rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

83min$2.75
Light Rail - SLVRSLVR
Bus - Y46Y46
Leaves from North Side

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    North Side
  • 2
    Light Rail - SLVRSLVR
    Wait for light rail
    SLVR
    Outbound-Library
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    South Bank
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Busway + South Bank
    ID 6851
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - Y46Y46
    Wait for bus
    Y46
    Outbound-Elizabeth
  • 6
    Ride to bus station St Clair Ave + 3rd
    Ride to bus station
    St Clair Ave + 3rd
    ID 9851
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and light rail via RED and Y46

To get from North Side to Clairton in Clairton, take the RED light rail from North Side station to South Hills Junction station. Next, take the Y46 bus from South Busway + South Hills Jct station to St Clair Ave + 3rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

73min$2.75
Light Rail - REDRED
Bus - Y46Y46
Leaves from North Side

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    North Side
  • 2
    Light Rail - REDRED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    Outbound-South Hills Village Via Beechview
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    South Hills Junction
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Busway + South Hills Jct
    ID 19685
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - Y46Y46
    Wait for bus
    Y46
    Outbound-Elizabeth
  • 6
    Ride to bus station St Clair Ave + 3rd
    Ride to bus station
    St Clair Ave + 3rd
    ID 9851
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from North Side to Clairton

The distance between North Side, Clairton and Clairton, Clairton is approximately 18.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 83 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Side to Clairton by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Clairton – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to North Side

North Side is located at North Side, Clairton and the nearest public transit station is South Commons + Federal FS.

Bus stations close to North Side:

  • South Commons + Federal FS
  • Sandusky St + General Robinson St
  • Arch St + Ridge

Funicular stations close to North Side:

  • Duquesne Incline at Upper Station
  • Duquesne Incline at Lower Station

Public transit stations close to Clairton, Clairton

Clairton is located at 3rd Street, Clairton and the nearest public transit station is St Clair Ave + 3rd.

Bus stations close to Clairton:

  • St Clair Ave + 3rd
  • St Clair Ave + Miller Ave FS
  • St Clair Ave + Miller

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and light rail via RED and Y46

To get from North Side to Clairton in Clairton, take the RED light rail from North Side station to South Hills Junction station. Next, take the Y46 bus from South Busway + South Hills Jct station to St Clair Ave + 3rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

73min$2.75
Light Rail - REDRED
Bus - Y46Y46
Leaves from North Side

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    North Side
  • 2
    Light Rail - REDRED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    Outbound-South Hills Village Via Beechview
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    South Hills Junction
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Busway + South Hills Jct
    ID 19685
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - Y46Y46
    Wait for bus
    Y46
    Outbound-Elizabeth
  • 6
    Ride to bus station St Clair Ave + 3rd
    Ride to bus station
    St Clair Ave + 3rd
    ID 9851
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from North Side to Clairton?

    The fastest way takes 83 minutes, using Bus line SLVR, Bus line Y46.

  • What is the alternative route to get from North Side to Clairton?

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Bus line RED, Bus line Y46.

  • Is there a direct light rail between North Side and Clairton?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 23 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from North Side to Clairton?

    The SLVR light rail line goes from Outbound-Library station near North Side in Pittsburgh to South Bank station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till St Clair Ave + 3rd station near Clairton in Clairton.

  • How long does it take to travel from North Side to Clairton by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between North Side in Pittsburgh and Clairton in Clairton by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near North Side to get to Clairton?

    Get on the SLVR light rail from the Outbound-Library station near North Side in Pittsburgh.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between North Side and Clairton?

    Get off the light rail at the St Clair Ave + 3rd stop, which is closest to Clairton in Clairton.

  • How much is the light rail fare from North Side to Clairton?

    The ride from North Side to Clairton costs $2.75.

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