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

From North Side to South Side by bus and light rail

To get from North Side to South Side in Pittsburgh, take the BLUE light rail from North Side station to Station Square station. Next, take the 48 bus from E Carson St + Station Square Station station to E Carson St + 22nd St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 24 min. The ride fare is $5.50. The bus and light rail schedule from North Side may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to South Side on the Moovit app.

24min$5.50
Light Rail - BLUEBLUE
Bus - 4848
Walk to South Side
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
    Station Square
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E Carson St + Station Square Station
    ID 4841
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4848
    Wait for bus
    48
    Outbound-South Hills Junction
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E Carson St + 22nd St
    ID 2555
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to South Side
    Walk to
    South Side
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from North Side to South Side by bus and light rail via RED and 48

To get from North Side to South Side in Pittsburgh, take the RED light rail from North Side station to Station Square station. Next, take the 48 bus from E Carson St + Station Square Station station to E Carson St + 22nd St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 29 min. The ride fare is $5.50. The bus and light rail schedule from North Side may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to South Side on the Moovit app.

29min$5.50
Light Rail - REDRED
Bus - 4848
Walk to South Side
Leaves from North Side

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    North Side
  • 2
    Light Rail - REDRED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    Outbound-South Hills Village
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Station Square
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E Carson St + Station Square Station
    ID 4841
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4848
    Wait for bus
    48
    Outbound-South Hills Junction
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E Carson St + 22nd St
    ID 2555
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to South Side
    Walk to
    South Side
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from North Side to South Side

The distance between North Side, Pittsburgh and South Side, Pittsburgh is approximately 3.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 24 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Side to South Side by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Pittsburgh – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from North Side to South Side

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

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Alternative route from North Side to South Side by bus and light rail via RED and 48

To get from North Side to South Side in Pittsburgh, take the RED light rail from North Side station to Station Square station. Next, take the 48 bus from E Carson St + Station Square Station station to E Carson St + 22nd St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 29 min. The ride fare is $5.50. The bus and light rail schedule from North Side may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to South Side on the Moovit app.

29min$5.50
Light Rail - REDRED
Bus - 4848
Walk to South Side
Leaves from North Side

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    North Side
  • 2
    Light Rail - REDRED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    Outbound-South Hills Village
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Station Square
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E Carson St + Station Square Station
    ID 4841
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4848
    Wait for bus
    48
    Outbound-South Hills Junction
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E Carson St + 22nd St
    ID 2555
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to South Side
    Walk to
    South Side
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 24 minutes, using Light Rail line BLUE, Bus line 48.

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

    The alternative route takes 29 minutes, using Light Rail line RED, Bus line 48.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 24 min.

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

    The BLUE light rail line goes from Outbound-South Hills Village station near North Side to Station Square station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Station Square station near South Side in Pittsburgh.

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

    The total travel time between North Side and South Side in Pittsburgh by light rail and bus is about 24 min.

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

    Get on the BLUE light rail from the Outbound-South Hills Village station near North Side in Pittsburgh.

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

    Get off the light rail at the Station Square stop, which is closest to South Side in Pittsburgh.

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

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

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