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

From Hillcrest to South Side by bus and light rail

To get from Hillcrest to South Side in Pittsburgh, take the SLVR light rail from Hillcrest 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 55 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

55min$0.00
Light Rail - SLVRSLVR
Bus - 4848
Walk to South Side
Leaves from Hillcrest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Hillcrest
  • 2
    Light Rail - SLVRSLVR
    Wait for light rail
    SLVR
    Inbound-North Shore
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Station Square
    28 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 Hillcrest to South Side by bus and light rail via SLVR and 54

To get from Hillcrest to South Side in Pittsburgh, take the SLVR light rail from Hillcrest station to South Hills Junction station. Next, take the 54 bus from Shj Bus Turnaround Shelter station to E Carson St + 22nd St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

51min$0.00
Light Rail - SLVRSLVR
Bus - 5454
Walk to South Side
Leaves from Hillcrest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Hillcrest
  • 2
    Light Rail - SLVRSLVR
    Wait for light rail
    SLVR
    Inbound-North Shore
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    South Hills Junction
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shj Bus Turnaround Shelter
    ID 4764
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5454
    Wait for bus
    54
    Inbound-Allegheny Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E Carson St + 22nd St
    ID 2555
    19 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 Hillcrest to South Side

The distance between Hillcrest, Pittsburgh and South Side, Pittsburgh is approximately 9.06 mi, which can typically be travelled in 55 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hillcrest 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.

Public transit stations close to Hillcrest

Hillcrest is located at Hillcrest, Pittsburgh and the nearest public transit station is Route 88 + Hillcrest Shopping.

Bus stations close to Hillcrest:

  • Route 88 + Hillcrest Shopping
  • Route 88 + Wagner Dr
  • Route 88 + Brightwood Rd

Public transit stations close to South Side, Pittsburgh

South Side is located at South Side, Pittsburgh and the nearest public transit station is E Carson St + 20th.

Train stations close to South Side:

  • Pittsburgh Amtrak Station

Bus stations close to South Side:

  • E Carson St + 20th
  • E Carson St + 24th St
  • S 20th St + E Carson

Funicular stations close to South Side:

  • Monongahela Incline at Lower Station

Related Routes

Alternative route from Hillcrest to South Side by bus and light rail via SLVR and 54

To get from Hillcrest to South Side in Pittsburgh, take the SLVR light rail from Hillcrest station to South Hills Junction station. Next, take the 54 bus from Shj Bus Turnaround Shelter station to E Carson St + 22nd St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

51min$0.00
Light Rail - SLVRSLVR
Bus - 5454
Walk to South Side
Leaves from Hillcrest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Hillcrest
  • 2
    Light Rail - SLVRSLVR
    Wait for light rail
    SLVR
    Inbound-North Shore
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    South Hills Junction
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shj Bus Turnaround Shelter
    ID 4764
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5454
    Wait for bus
    54
    Inbound-Allegheny Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E Carson St + 22nd St
    ID 2555
    19 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 Hillcrest to South Side?

    The fastest way takes 55 minutes, using Light Rail line SLVR, Bus line 48.

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

    The alternative route takes 51 minutes, using Light Rail line SLVR, Bus line 54.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Hillcrest and South Side?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 55 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Hillcrest to South Side?

    The SLVR light rail line goes from Inbound-North Shore station near Hillcrest in Bethel Park 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 Hillcrest to South Side by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Hillcrest in Bethel Park and South Side in Pittsburgh by light rail and bus is about 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Hillcrest to get to South Side?

    Get on the SLVR light rail from the Inbound-North Shore station near Hillcrest in Bethel Park.

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

    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 Hillcrest to South Side?

    The ride from Hillcrest to South Side costs $0.00.

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