How to get from Franklin Ave to North Side by bus?

From Franklin Ave to North Side by bus

To get from Franklin Ave to North Side in Pittsburgh, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 2 bus from Franklin Ave (Municipal Parking Lot) station to Ambridge Park And Ride station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 5 bus and finally take the 8 bus from Liberty Ave + 6th St station to Federal St + Hemlock St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The bus schedule from Franklin Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to North Side on the Moovit app.

93min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22
Bus - 55
Bus - 88
Walk to North Side
Leaves from Franklin Ave (Municipal Parking Lot)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Franklin Ave (Municipal Parking Lot)
    ID 2182
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    2 Aliquippa\Ambridge
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ambridge Park And Ride
    ID 16051
    8 min
  • 4
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    5 Ambridge\Pgh
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Liberty Ave + Market St
    ID 45
    38 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Liberty Ave + 6th St
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Outbound-West View
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Federal St + Hemlock St
    ID 19577
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to North Side
    Walk to
    North Side
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Franklin Ave to North Side by bus via 2, 5 and 16

To get from Franklin Ave to North Side in Pittsburgh, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 2 bus from Franklin Ave (Municipal Parking Lot) station to Ambridge Park And Ride station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 5 bus and finally take the 16 bus from Liberty Ave + 6th St station to N. Commons + Federal St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The bus schedule from Franklin Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to North Side on the Moovit app.

85min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22
Bus - 55
Bus - 1616
Walk to North Side
Leaves from Franklin Ave (Municipal Parking Lot)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Franklin Ave (Municipal Parking Lot)
    ID 2182
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    2 Aliquippa\Ambridge
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ambridge Park And Ride
    ID 16051
    8 min
  • 4
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    5 Ambridge\Pgh
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Liberty Ave + Market St
    ID 45
    38 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Liberty Ave + 6th St
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Outbound-Avalon Loop
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    N. Commons + Federal St
    ID 624
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to North Side
    Walk to
    North Side
    440 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Franklin Ave to North Side

The distance between Franklin Ave, Pittsburgh and North Side, Pittsburgh is approximately 22.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 93 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Franklin Ave to North Side by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Pittsburgh – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Franklin Ave to North Side

To check the bus schedule from Franklin Ave to North Side using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Franklin Ave) and destination (North Side), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Franklin Ave to North Side by bus via 2, 5 and 16

To get from Franklin Ave to North Side in Pittsburgh, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 2 bus from Franklin Ave (Municipal Parking Lot) station to Ambridge Park And Ride station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 5 bus and finally take the 16 bus from Liberty Ave + 6th St station to N. Commons + Federal St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The bus schedule from Franklin Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to North Side on the Moovit app.

85min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22
Bus - 55
Bus - 1616
Walk to North Side
Leaves from Franklin Ave (Municipal Parking Lot)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Franklin Ave (Municipal Parking Lot)
    ID 2182
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    2 Aliquippa\Ambridge
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ambridge Park And Ride
    ID 16051
    8 min
  • 4
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    5 Ambridge\Pgh
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Liberty Ave + Market St
    ID 45
    38 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Liberty Ave + 6th St
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Outbound-Avalon Loop
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    N. Commons + Federal St
    ID 624
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to North Side
    Walk to
    North Side
    440 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 93 minutes, using Bus line 2, Bus line 5, Bus line 8.

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

    The alternative route takes 85 minutes, using Bus line 2, Bus line 5, Bus line 16.

  • Is there a direct bus between Franklin Ave and North Side?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Franklin Ave to North Side?

    The 2 bus line goes from Franklin Ave (Municipal Parking Lot) station near Franklin Ave in Aliquippa to Ambridge Park And Ride station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Ambridge Park And Ride station near North Side in Pittsburgh.

  • How long does it take to travel from Franklin Ave to North Side by bus?

    The total travel time between Franklin Ave in Aliquippa and North Side in Pittsburgh by bus is about 1 hr 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Franklin Ave to get to North Side?

    Get on the 2 bus from the Franklin Ave (Municipal Parking Lot) stop near Franklin Ave in Aliquippa.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Franklin Ave and North Side?

    Get off the bus at the Ambridge Park And Ride stop, which is closest to North Side in Pittsburgh.

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