How to get from Potomac to North Side by bus and train?

From Potomac to North Side by bus and train

To get from Potomac to North Side in Pittsburgh, take the RED train 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 $5.50. The bus and train schedule from Potomac may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to North Side on the Moovit app.

39min$5.50
Train - REDRED
Bus - 88
Walk to North Side
Leaves from Potomac

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Potomac
  • 2
    Train - REDRED
    Wait for train
    RED
    Inbound-North Shore
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gateway Center
    27 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
    7 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 train via RED and 11

To get from Potomac to North Side in Pittsburgh, take the RED train 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 43 min. The ride fare is $5.50. The bus and train schedule from Potomac may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to North Side on the Moovit app.

43min$5.50
Train - REDRED
Bus - 1111
Walk to North Side
Leaves from Potomac

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Potomac
  • 2
    Train - REDRED
    Wait for train
    RED
    Inbound-North Shore
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train 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 train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Pittsburgh – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Potomac to North Side

To check the bus and train schedule from Potomac to North Side using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Potomac) and destination (North Side), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

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

To get from Potomac to North Side in Pittsburgh, take the RED train 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 43 min. The ride fare is $5.50. The bus and train schedule from Potomac may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to North Side on the Moovit app.

43min$5.50
Train - REDRED
Bus - 1111
Walk to North Side
Leaves from Potomac

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Potomac
  • 2
    Train - REDRED
    Wait for train
    RED
    Inbound-North Shore
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train 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 Train line RED, Bus line 8.

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

    The alternative route takes 43 minutes, using Train line RED, Bus line 11.

  • Is there a direct train between Potomac and North Side?

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

  • Which train line goes from Potomac to North Side?

    The RED train 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 train and bus?

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

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

    Get on the RED train from the Inbound-North Shore station near Potomac in Dormont.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Potomac and North Side?

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

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

    The first train from Potomac in Dormont to North Side in Pittsburgh is ALLEGHENY STATION - SOUTH HILLS VILLAGE STATION. It leaves the Potomac station at 8:28 PM.

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

    The last bus from Potomac in Dormont to North Side in Pittsburgh is the BROOKLINE line. It leaves the Brookline Blvd + Pioneer stop at 8:37 PM.

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

    The ride from Potomac to North Side costs $5.50.

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