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

From Potomac to North Side by bus and light rail

To get from Potomac to North Side in Pittsburgh, take the RED light rail from Potomac station to Gateway Center station. Next, take the 8 bus from Stanwix St + Penn FS station to Federal St + Hemlock St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

39min$0.00
Light Rail - REDRED
Bus - 88
Walk to North Side
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
    Gateway Center
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stanwix St + Penn FS
    ID 19514
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Outbound-West View
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Federal St + Hemlock St
    ID 19577
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to North Side
    Walk to
    North Side
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Potomac to North Side by bus and light rail via RED and 11

To get from Potomac to North Side in Pittsburgh, take the RED light rail from Potomac station to Wood Street station. Next, take the 11 bus from Liberty Ave + Tito Way station to Federal St + Hemlock St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

44min$0.00
Light Rail - REDRED
Bus - 1111
Walk to North Side
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
    Wood Street
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Liberty Ave + Tito Way
    ID 15266
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Inbound-Downtown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Federal St + Hemlock St
    ID 19577
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to North Side
    Walk to
    North Side
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Potomac to North Side

The distance between Potomac, Pittsburgh and North Side, Pittsburgh is approximately 6.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 39 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Potomac to North Side 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 + Wisconsin FS

Public transit stations close to North Side, Pittsburgh

North Side is located at North Side, Pittsburgh and the nearest public transit station is Federal St + Sampsonia.

Train stations close to North Side:

  • Pittsburgh Amtrak Station

Bus stations close to North Side:

  • Federal St + Sampsonia
  • Federal St + Henderson
  • Henderson St + Fountain

Related Routes

Alternative route from Potomac to North Side by bus and light rail via RED and 11

To get from Potomac to North Side in Pittsburgh, take the RED light rail from Potomac station to Wood Street station. Next, take the 11 bus from Liberty Ave + Tito Way station to Federal St + Hemlock St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

44min$0.00
Light Rail - REDRED
Bus - 1111
Walk to North Side
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
    Wood Street
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Liberty Ave + Tito Way
    ID 15266
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Inbound-Downtown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Federal St + Hemlock St
    ID 19577
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to North Side
    Walk to
    North Side
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 39 minutes, using Light Rail line RED, Bus line 8.

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

    The alternative route takes 44 minutes, using Light Rail line RED, Bus line 11.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 39 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Potomac in Dormont and North Side in Pittsburgh by light rail and bus is about 39 min.

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

    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 North Side?

    Get off the light rail at the Gateway Center stop, which is closest to North Side in Pittsburgh.

  • When is the first bus from Potomac to North Side?

    The first bus from Potomac in Dormont to North Side in Pittsburgh is BROOKLINE. It leaves the Brookline Blvd + Pioneer stop at 7:37 PM.

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

    The ride from Potomac to North Side costs $0.00.

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