How to get from First Avenue to South Side by bus?

From First Avenue to South Side by bus

Take one direct bus from First Avenue to South Side in Pittsburgh: take the 48 bus from Smithfield St + Ft Pitt Blvd station to E Carson St + 22nd St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 21 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

21min$0.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4848
Walk to South Side
Leaves from Smithfield St + Ft Pitt Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Smithfield St + Ft Pitt Blvd
    ID 4840
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4848
    Wait for bus
    48
    Outbound-South Hills Junction
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E Carson St + 22nd St
    ID 2555
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to South Side
    Walk to
    South Side
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From First Avenue to South Side by bus and light rail

To get from First Avenue to South Side in Pittsburgh, take the SLVR light rail from First Avenue station to Station Square station. Next, take the 51 bus from E Carson St + Station Square Station station to E Carson St + 18th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 22 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

22min$0.00
Light Rail - SLVRSLVR
Bus - 5151
Walk to South Side
Leaves from First Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    First Avenue
  • 2
    Light Rail - SLVRSLVR
    Wait for light rail
    SLVR
    Outbound-Library
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Station Square
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E Carson St + Station Square Station
    ID 4841
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Outbound-Brentwood Loop
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E Carson St + 18th St
    ID 4853
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to South Side
    Walk to
    South Side
    500 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from First Avenue to South Side

The distance between First Avenue, Pittsburgh and South Side, Pittsburgh is approximately 2.36 mi, which can typically be travelled in 21 min. Moovit will show you the directions from First Avenue to South 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 First Avenue

First Avenue is located at First Avenue, Pittsburgh and the nearest public transit station is Second Ave + B St.

Bus stations close to First Avenue:

  • Second Ave + B St
  • Second Ave + Municipal Courts Dr FS
  • Second Ave + Allegheny County Jail

Funicular stations close to First Avenue:

  • Monongahela Incline at Upper Station
  • Monongahela Incline at Lower Station

Public transit stations close to South Side, Pittsburgh

South Side is located at South Side, Pittsburgh and the nearest public transit station is 21st St. + Sidney.

Train stations close to South Side:

  • Pittsburgh Amtrak Station

Bus stations close to South Side:

  • 21st St. + Sidney
  • Wharton St + S 20th
  • E Carson St + 21st St

Funicular stations close to South Side:

  • Monongahela Incline at Lower Station

Related Routes

From First Avenue to South Side by bus and light rail

To get from First Avenue to South Side in Pittsburgh, take the SLVR light rail from First Avenue station to Station Square station. Next, take the 51 bus from E Carson St + Station Square Station station to E Carson St + 18th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 22 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

22min$0.00
Light Rail - SLVRSLVR
Bus - 5151
Walk to South Side
Leaves from First Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    First Avenue
  • 2
    Light Rail - SLVRSLVR
    Wait for light rail
    SLVR
    Outbound-Library
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Station Square
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E Carson St + Station Square Station
    ID 4841
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Outbound-Brentwood Loop
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E Carson St + 18th St
    ID 4853
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to South Side
    Walk to
    South Side
    500 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 21 minutes, using Bus line 48.

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

    The alternative route takes 22 minutes, using Light Rail line SLVR, Bus line 51.

  • Is there a direct bus between First Avenue and South Side in Pittsburgh?

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from First Avenue to South Side in Pittsburgh in 21 min.

  • Which bus line goes from First Avenue to South Side in Pittsburgh?

    The 48 bus line goes from Smithfield St + Ft Pitt Blvd station near First Avenue to Outbound-South Hills Junction station near South Side in Pittsburgh.

  • How long does it take to travel from First Avenue to South Side in Pittsburgh by bus?

    The total travel time between First Avenue and South Side in Pittsburgh by bus is about 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near First Avenue to get to South Side in Pittsburgh?

    Get on the 48 bus from the Smithfield St + Ft Pitt Blvd stop near First Avenue in Pittsburgh.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between First Avenue and South Side in Pittsburgh?

    Get off the bus at the Outbound-South Hills Junction stop, which is closest to South Side in Pittsburgh.

  • When is the first bus from First Avenue to South Side in Pittsburgh?

    The first bus from First Avenue to South Side in Pittsburgh is ARLINGTON. It leaves the Smithfield St + Ft Pitt Blvd stop at 7:16 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from First Avenue to South Side?

    The ride from First Avenue to South Side costs $0.00.

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