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

From Castle Shannon to Mckeesport by bus and light rail

To get from Castle Shannon to Mckeesport in Pittsburgh, take the BLUE light rail from Smith Road station to First Avenue station. Next, take the 56 bus from Second Ave + B St station to Fifth Ave + # 1681 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $5.50.

71min$5.50
Light Rail - BLUEBLUE
Bus - 5656
Leaves from Smith Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Castle Shannon
  • 2
    Light Rail - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE
    Inbound-North Shore
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    First Avenue
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Second Ave + B St
    ID 12180
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Outbound-Penn State Mckeesport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Fifth Ave + # 1681
    Ride to bus station
    Fifth Ave + # 1681
    ID 20904
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Castle Shannon to Mckeesport by bus and light rail via SLVR, 53L and 61C

To get from Castle Shannon to Mckeesport in Pittsburgh, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the SLVR light rail from Smith Road station to First Avenue station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 53L bus and finally take the 61C bus from Browns Hill Rd +Parkview Blvd station to 5th Ave + #1681 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $8.25.

74min$8.25
Light Rail - SLVRSLVR
Bus - 53L53L
Bus - 61C61C
Walk to Mckeesport
Leaves from Smith Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Castle Shannon
  • 2
    Light Rail - SLVRSLVR
    Wait for light rail
    SLVR
    Inbound-North Shore
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    First Avenue
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Second Ave + B St
    ID 12180
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 53L53L
    Wait for bus
    53L
    Outbound-West Mifflin Via Waterfront
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Browns Hill Rd +Parkview Blvd
    ID 19376
    16 min
  • 7
    Bus - 61C61C
    Wait for bus
    61C
    Outbound-Homestead Via Oakland
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    5th Ave + #1681
    ID 17224
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mckeesport
    Walk to
    Mckeesport
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Castle Shannon to Mckeesport

The distance between Castle Shannon, Pittsburgh and Mckeesport, Pittsburgh is approximately 20.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Castle Shannon to Mckeesport 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 Castle Shannon

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

Public transit stations close to Mckeesport, Pittsburgh

Mckeesport is located at Mckeesport, Pittsburgh and the nearest public transit station is Pirl St + Brownlee St.

Bus stations close to Mckeesport:

  • Pirl St + Brownlee St
  • 5th Ave + Pirl
  • 5th Ave + #1681

Alternative route from Castle Shannon to Mckeesport by bus and light rail via SLVR, 53L and 61C

To get from Castle Shannon to Mckeesport in Pittsburgh, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the SLVR light rail from Smith Road station to First Avenue station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 53L bus and finally take the 61C bus from Browns Hill Rd +Parkview Blvd station to 5th Ave + #1681 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $8.25.

74min$8.25
Light Rail - SLVRSLVR
Bus - 53L53L
Bus - 61C61C
Walk to Mckeesport
Leaves from Smith Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Castle Shannon
  • 2
    Light Rail - SLVRSLVR
    Wait for light rail
    SLVR
    Inbound-North Shore
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    First Avenue
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Second Ave + B St
    ID 12180
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 53L53L
    Wait for bus
    53L
    Outbound-West Mifflin Via Waterfront
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Browns Hill Rd +Parkview Blvd
    ID 19376
    16 min
  • 7
    Bus - 61C61C
    Wait for bus
    61C
    Outbound-Homestead Via Oakland
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    5th Ave + #1681
    ID 17224
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mckeesport
    Walk to
    Mckeesport
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Bus line BLUE, Bus line 56.

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

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Bus line SLVR, Bus line 53L, Bus line 61C.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Castle Shannon and Mckeesport in Pittsburgh?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 11 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Castle Shannon to Mckeesport in Pittsburgh?

    The BLUE light rail line goes from Inbound-North Shore station near Castle Shannon to First Avenue station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till First Avenue station near Mckeesport in Pittsburgh

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

    The total travel time between Castle Shannon and Mckeesport in Pittsburgh by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Castle Shannon to get to Mckeesport in Pittsburgh?

    Get on the BLUE light rail from the Inbound-North Shore station near Castle Shannon in Pittsburgh.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Castle Shannon and Mckeesport in Pittsburgh?

    Get off the light rail at the First Avenue stop, which is closest to Mckeesport in Pittsburgh.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Castle Shannon to Mckeesport?

    The ride from Castle Shannon to Mckeesport costs $5.50.