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How to get from South Hills Junction to New Kensington by bus and light rail?

From South Hills Junction to New Kensington by bus and light rail

To get from South Hills Junction to New Kensington in New Kensington, take the SLVR light rail from South Hills Junction station to Wood Street station. Next, take the 1 bus from Liberty Ave + 7th St (Clark Bldg) station to 4th Ave + Central City Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $5.50.

81min$5.50
Light Rail - SLVRSLVR
Bus - 11
Walk to New Kensington
Leaves from South Hills Junction

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    South Hills Junction
  • 2
    Light Rail - SLVRSLVR
    Wait for light rail
    SLVR
    Inbound-North Shore
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Wood Street
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Liberty Ave + 7th St (Clark Bldg)
    ID 180
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Outbound-Tarentum
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th Ave + Central City Plaza
    ID 12658
    58 min
  • 7
    Walk to New Kensington
    Walk to
    New Kensington
    Locust Street
    860 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from South Hills Junction to New Kensington by bus and light rail via BLUE and 1

To get from South Hills Junction to New Kensington in New Kensington, take the BLUE light rail from South Hills Junction station to Wood Street station. Next, take the 1 bus from Liberty Ave + 7th St (Clark Bldg) station to 4th Ave + Central City Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $5.50.

86min$5.50
Light Rail - BLUEBLUE
Bus - 11
Walk to New Kensington
Leaves from South Hills Junction

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    South Hills Junction
  • 2
    Light Rail - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE
    Inbound-North Shore
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Wood Street
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Liberty Ave + 7th St (Clark Bldg)
    ID 180
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Outbound-Tarentum
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th Ave + Central City Plaza
    ID 12658
    58 min
  • 7
    Walk to New Kensington
    Walk to
    New Kensington
    Locust Street
    860 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Hills Junction to New Kensington

The distance between South Hills Junction, New Kensington and New Kensington, New Kensington is approximately 22.47 mi, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Hills Junction to New Kensington by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in New Kensington – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to South Hills Junction

South Hills Junction is located at South Hills Junction, New Kensington and the nearest public transit station is South Busway + South Hills Jct.

Bus stations close to South Hills Junction:

  • South Busway + South Hills Jct
  • Shj Bus Turnaround Shelter
  • Haberman Ramp + South Hills Jct

Funicular stations close to South Hills Junction:

  • Monongahela Incline at Upper Station
  • Monongahela Incline at Lower Station

Public transit stations close to New Kensington, New Kensington

New Kensington is located at Locust Street, New Kensington and the nearest public transit station is Industrial Blvd + Key Lincoln-Mercury.

Bus stations close to New Kensington:

  • Industrial Blvd + Key Lincoln-Mercury
  • 4th Ave + Central City Plaza
  • 7th St + New Ken Hospital

Alternative route from South Hills Junction to New Kensington by bus and light rail via BLUE and 1

To get from South Hills Junction to New Kensington in New Kensington, take the BLUE light rail from South Hills Junction station to Wood Street station. Next, take the 1 bus from Liberty Ave + 7th St (Clark Bldg) station to 4th Ave + Central City Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $5.50.

86min$5.50
Light Rail - BLUEBLUE
Bus - 11
Walk to New Kensington
Leaves from South Hills Junction

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    South Hills Junction
  • 2
    Light Rail - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE
    Inbound-North Shore
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Wood Street
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Liberty Ave + 7th St (Clark Bldg)
    ID 180
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Outbound-Tarentum
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th Ave + Central City Plaza
    ID 12658
    58 min
  • 7
    Walk to New Kensington
    Walk to
    New Kensington
    Locust Street
    860 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Hills Junction to New Kensington?

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Bus line SLVR, Bus line 1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Hills Junction to New Kensington?

    The alternative route takes 86 minutes, using Bus line BLUE, Bus line 1.

  • Is there a direct light rail between South Hills Junction and New Kensington?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 21 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from South Hills Junction to New Kensington?

    The SLVR light rail line goes from Inbound-North Shore station near South Hills Junction in Pittsburgh to Wood Street station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Wood Street station near New Kensington in New Kensington.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Hills Junction to New Kensington by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between South Hills Junction in Pittsburgh and New Kensington in New Kensington by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near South Hills Junction to get to New Kensington?

    Get on the SLVR light rail from the Inbound-North Shore station near South Hills Junction in Pittsburgh.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between South Hills Junction and New Kensington?

    Get off the light rail at the Wood Street stop, which is closest to New Kensington in New Kensington.

  • How much is the light rail fare from South Hills Junction to New Kensington?

    The ride from South Hills Junction to New Kensington costs $5.50.