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

By bus and light rail

To get from South Bank to North Side in Pittsburgh, take the BLUE light rail from South Bank station to Wood Street 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 31 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

31min$2.75
Light Rail - BLUEBLUE
Bus - 88
Leaves from South Bank

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    South Bank
  • 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
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Penn Ave + 7th St
    ID 2932
    140 yd • 2 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

Alternative route by bus and light rail via BLUE and 15

To get from South Bank to North Side in Pittsburgh, take the BLUE light rail from South Bank 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 33 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

33min$2.75
Light Rail - BLUEBLUE
Bus - 1515
Walk to North Side
Leaves from South Bank

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    South Bank
  • 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
    15 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 South Bank to North Side

The distance between South Bank, Pittsburgh and North Side, Pittsburgh is approximately 5.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 31 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Bank 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 South Bank

South Bank is located at South Bank, Pittsburgh and the nearest public transit station is South Busway + South Bank.

Bus stations close to South Bank:

  • South Busway + South Bank
  • South Busway + Central Shelter
  • South Busway + Whited St Shelter

Public transit stations close to North Side, Pittsburgh

North Side is located at North Side, Pittsburgh and the nearest public transit station is North Ave + Sandusky St (Agh).

Train stations close to North Side:

  • Pittsburgh Amtrak Station

Bus stations close to North Side:

  • North Ave + Sandusky St (Agh)
  • North Ave + Sandusky
  • North Ave + Boyle

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and light rail via BLUE and 15

To get from South Bank to North Side in Pittsburgh, take the BLUE light rail from South Bank 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 33 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

33min$2.75
Light Rail - BLUEBLUE
Bus - 1515
Walk to North Side
Leaves from South Bank

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    South Bank
  • 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
    15 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 South Bank to North Side?

    The fastest way takes 31 minutes, using Bus line BLUE, Bus line 8.

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

    The alternative route takes 33 minutes, using Bus line BLUE, Bus line 15.

  • Is there a direct light rail between South Bank and North Side in Pittsburgh?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 31 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from South Bank to North Side in Pittsburgh?

    The BLUE light rail line goes from Inbound-North Shore station near South Bank to Wood Street station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Wood Street station near North Side in Pittsburgh

  • How long does it take to travel from South Bank to North Side in Pittsburgh by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between South Bank and North Side in Pittsburgh by light rail and bus is about 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near South Bank to get to North Side in Pittsburgh?

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

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between South Bank and North Side in Pittsburgh?

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

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

    The ride from South Bank to North Side costs $2.75.

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