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

From North Side to South Fayette by bus and light rail

To get from North Side to South Fayette in Pittsburgh, take the SLVR light rail from North Side station to Gateway Center station. Next, take the 31 bus from Stanwix St + Penn FS station to Washington Ave + James St FS (Post Office) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $5.50.

71min$5.50
Light Rail - SLVRSLVR
Bus - 3131
Walk to South Fayette
Leaves from North Side

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    North Side
  • 2
    Light Rail - SLVRSLVR
    Wait for light rail
    SLVR
    Outbound-Library
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gateway Center
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stanwix St + Penn FS
    ID 19514
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Outbound-Bridgeville
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington Ave + James St FS (Post Office)
    ID 5502
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to South Fayette
    Walk to
    South Fayette
    1.03 mi • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from North Side to South Fayette by bus and light rail via BLUE and 31

To get from North Side to South Fayette in Pittsburgh, take the BLUE light rail from North Side station to Gateway Center station. Next, take the 31 bus from Stanwix St + Penn FS station to Washington Ave + James St FS (Post Office) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $5.50.

76min$5.50
Light Rail - BLUEBLUE
Bus - 3131
Walk to South Fayette
Leaves from North Side

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    North Side
  • 2
    Light Rail - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE
    Outbound-South Hills Village
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gateway Center
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stanwix St + Penn FS
    ID 19514
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Outbound-Bridgeville
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington Ave + James St FS (Post Office)
    ID 5502
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to South Fayette
    Walk to
    South Fayette
    1.03 mi • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from North Side to South Fayette

The distance between North Side, Pittsburgh and South Fayette, Pittsburgh is approximately 13.34 mi, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Side to South Fayette 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 North Side

North Side is located at North Side, Pittsburgh and the nearest public transit station is South Commons + Federal FS.

Bus stations close to North Side:

  • South Commons + Federal FS
  • Sandusky St + General Robinson St
  • Arch St + Ridge

Funicular stations close to North Side:

  • Duquesne Incline at Lower Station
  • Duquesne Incline at Upper Station

Public transit stations close to South Fayette, Pittsburgh

South Fayette is located at South Fayette, Pittsburgh and the nearest public transit station is Washington Ave + James St FS (Post Office).

Bus stations close to South Fayette:

  • Washington Ave + James St FS (Post Office)
  • Washington Ave + James St

Related Routes

Alternative route from North Side to South Fayette by bus and light rail via BLUE and 31

To get from North Side to South Fayette in Pittsburgh, take the BLUE light rail from North Side station to Gateway Center station. Next, take the 31 bus from Stanwix St + Penn FS station to Washington Ave + James St FS (Post Office) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $5.50.

76min$5.50
Light Rail - BLUEBLUE
Bus - 3131
Walk to South Fayette
Leaves from North Side

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    North Side
  • 2
    Light Rail - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE
    Outbound-South Hills Village
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gateway Center
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stanwix St + Penn FS
    ID 19514
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Outbound-Bridgeville
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington Ave + James St FS (Post Office)
    ID 5502
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to South Fayette
    Walk to
    South Fayette
    1.03 mi • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Bus line SLVR, Bus line 31.

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

    The alternative route takes 76 minutes, using Bus line BLUE, Bus line 31.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 11 min.

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

    The SLVR light rail line goes from Outbound-Library station near North Side to Gateway Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Gateway Center station near South Fayette in Pittsburgh

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

    The total travel time between North Side and South Fayette in Pittsburgh by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 11 min.

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

    Get on the SLVR light rail from the Outbound-Library station near North Side in Pittsburgh.

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

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

  • When is the first bus from North Side to South Fayette in Pittsburgh?

    The first bus from North Side to South Fayette in Pittsburgh is BRIDGEVILLE. It leaves the Stanwix St + Penn FS stop at 4:39 AM.

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

    The ride from North Side to South Fayette costs $5.50.