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How to get from Potomac to Clairton by bus and light rail?

By bus and light rail

To get from Potomac to Clairton in Clairton, take the RED light rail from Potomac 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 7 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

67min$2.75
Light Rail - REDRED
Bus - Y46Y46
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
    South Hills Junction
    9 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

By bus

To get from Potomac to Clairton in Clairton, take the 41 bus from West Liberty Ave + Illinois (Potomac) station to South Busway + South Hills Jct 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 30 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

90min$2.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4141
Bus - Y46Y46
Leaves from West Liberty Ave + Illinois (Potomac)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Liberty Ave + Illinois (Potomac)
    ID 6154
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    Inbound-Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Busway + South Hills Jct
    ID 6095
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Busway + South Hills Jct
    ID 19685
    30 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
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Potomac to Clairton

The distance between Potomac, Clairton and Clairton, Clairton is approximately 18.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Potomac 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 Potomac

Potomac is located at Potomac, Clairton 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 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

By bus

To get from Potomac to Clairton in Clairton, take the 41 bus from West Liberty Ave + Illinois (Potomac) station to South Busway + South Hills Jct 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 30 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

90min$2.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4141
Bus - Y46Y46
Leaves from West Liberty Ave + Illinois (Potomac)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Liberty Ave + Illinois (Potomac)
    ID 6154
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    Inbound-Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Busway + South Hills Jct
    ID 6095
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Busway + South Hills Jct
    ID 19685
    30 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
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Potomac to Clairton?

    The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Bus line RED, Bus line Y46.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Potomac to Clairton?

    The alternative route takes 90 minutes, using Bus line 41, Bus line Y46.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Potomac 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 7 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Potomac to Clairton?

    The RED light rail line goes from Inbound-North Shore station near Potomac in Dormont to South Hills Junction station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till South Hills Junction station near Clairton in Clairton.

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

    The total travel time between Potomac in Dormont and Clairton in Clairton by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 7 min.

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

    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 Clairton?

    Get off the light rail at the South Hills Junction stop, which is closest to Clairton in Clairton.

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

    The ride from Potomac to Clairton costs $2.75.

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