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

From Highland to South Side by bus and light rail

To get from Highland to South Side in Pittsburgh, take the BLUE light rail from Highland 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 57 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

57min$0.00
Light Rail - BLUEBLUE
Bus - 4848
Walk to South Side
Leaves from Highland

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Highland
  • 2
    Light Rail - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE
    Inbound-North Shore
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Station Square
    29 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 Highland to South Side by bus and light rail via RED and 48

To get from Highland to South Side in Pittsburgh, take the RED light rail from Highland 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 - REDRED
Bus - 4848
Walk to South Side
Leaves from Highland

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Highland
  • 2
    Light Rail - REDRED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    Inbound-North Shore
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Station Square
    36 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 Highland to South Side

The distance between Highland, Pittsburgh and South Side, Pittsburgh is approximately 9.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 57 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Highland 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 Highland

Highland is located at Highland, Pittsburgh and the nearest public transit station is Dorchester.

Bus stations close to Highland:

  • Oxford Dr + Home Depot
  • Oxford Dr + Giant Eagle
  • Oxford Dr + Village Square Upper Ent

Public transit stations close to South Side, Pittsburgh

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

Train stations close to South Side:

  • Pittsburgh Amtrak Station

Bus stations close to South Side:

  • Wharton St + S 20th
  • S 18th St + Sarah St
  • E Carson St + 22nd St

Funicular stations close to South Side:

  • Monongahela Incline at Lower Station

Related Routes

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

To get from Highland to South Side in Pittsburgh, take the RED light rail from Highland 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 - REDRED
Bus - 4848
Walk to South Side
Leaves from Highland

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Highland
  • 2
    Light Rail - REDRED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    Inbound-North Shore
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Station Square
    36 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 Highland to South Side?

    The fastest way takes 57 minutes, using Light Rail line BLUE, Bus line 48.

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

    The alternative route takes 55 minutes, using Light Rail line RED, Bus line 48.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 57 min.

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

    The BLUE light rail line goes from Inbound-North Shore station near Highland 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 Highland to South Side by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Highland in Bethel Park and South Side in Pittsburgh by light rail and bus is about 57 min.

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

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

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Highland 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 Highland to South Side?

    The ride from Highland to South Side costs $0.00.

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