How to get from West Library to North Side by bus?

By bus

To get from West Library to North Side in Pittsburgh, take the A bus from Route 88 + Library T Crossing station to Smithfield St + Sixth Ave station. Next, take the 8 bus from Penn Ave + 7th St station to Federal St + Hemlock St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min.

60min
Bus - AA
Bus - 88
Leaves from Route 88 + Library T Crossing

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    West Library
  • 2
    Bus - AA
    Wait for bus
    A
    Toward Pittsburgh Via Rt. 88 North
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Smithfield St + Sixth Ave
    ID 911
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Penn Ave + 7th St
    ID 2932
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Outbound-West View
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Federal St + Hemlock St
    Ride to bus station
    Federal St + Hemlock St
    ID 19577
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and light rail

To get from West Library to North Side in Pittsburgh, take the SLVR light rail from West Library station to Wood Street station. Next, take the 15 bus from Liberty Ave + 7th St (Clark Bldg) station to North Ave + Arch St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

60min$2.75
Light Rail - SLVRSLVR
Bus - 1515
Walk to North Side
Leaves from West Library

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    West Library
  • 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
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Liberty Ave + 7th St (Clark Bldg)
    ID 180
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Outbound-North View Heights - Summer Hill
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Ave + Arch St
    ID 1587
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to North Side
    Walk to
    North Side
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from West Library to North Side

The distance between West Library, Pittsburgh and North Side, Pittsburgh is approximately 14.1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 60 min. Moovit will show you the directions from West Library to North Side by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Pittsburgh – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to West Library

West Library is located at West Library, Pittsburgh and the nearest public transit station is Route 88 + Library T Crossing.

Bus stations close to West Library:

  • Route 88 + Library T Crossing
  • Route 88 After T Crossing
  • Route 88 + Keystone Ct

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 + Henderson.

Train stations close to North Side:

  • Pittsburgh Amtrak Station

Bus stations close to North Side:

  • Federal St + Henderson
  • Federal St + Alpine
  • Federal St + Sampsonia

Related Routes

By bus and light rail

To get from West Library to North Side in Pittsburgh, take the SLVR light rail from West Library station to Wood Street station. Next, take the 15 bus from Liberty Ave + 7th St (Clark Bldg) station to North Ave + Arch St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

60min$2.75
Light Rail - SLVRSLVR
Bus - 1515
Walk to North Side
Leaves from West Library

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    West Library
  • 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
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Liberty Ave + 7th St (Clark Bldg)
    ID 180
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Outbound-North View Heights - Summer Hill
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Ave + Arch St
    ID 1587
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to North Side
    Walk to
    North Side
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 60 minutes, using Bus line A, Bus line 8.

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

    The alternative route takes 60 minutes, using Bus line SLVR, Bus line 15.

  • Is there a direct bus between West Library and North Side?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 60 min.

  • Which bus line goes from West Library to North Side?

    The A bus line goes from Toward Pittsburgh Via Rt. 88 North station near West Library in Bethel Park to Smithfield St + Sixth Ave station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Smithfield St + Sixth Ave station near North Side in Pittsburgh.

  • How long does it take to travel from West Library to North Side by bus?

    The total travel time between West Library in Bethel Park and North Side in Pittsburgh by bus is about 60 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near West Library to get to North Side?

    Get on the A bus from the Toward Pittsburgh Via Rt. 88 North stop near West Library in Bethel Park.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between West Library and North Side?

    Get off the bus at the Smithfield St + Sixth Ave stop, which is closest to North Side in Pittsburgh.

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