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

From South Bank to South Side by bus and light rail

To get from South Bank to South Side in Pittsburgh, take the BLUE light rail from South Bank 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 30 min. The ride fare is $0.00. The bus and light rail schedule from South Bank may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to South Side on the Moovit app.

30min$0.00
Light Rail - BLUEBLUE
Bus - 5151
Walk to South Side
Leaves from South Bank

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    South Bank
  • 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
    12 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-West Mifflin
  • 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

Alternative route from South Bank to South Side by bus and light rail via SLVR and 51

To get from South Bank to South Side in Pittsburgh, take the SLVR light rail from South Bank 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 35 min. The ride fare is $0.00. The bus and light rail schedule from South Bank may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to South Side on the Moovit app.

35min$0.00
Light Rail - SLVRSLVR
Bus - 5151
Walk to South Side
Leaves from South Bank

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    South Bank
  • 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
    12 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 South Bank to South Side

The distance between South Bank, Pittsburgh and South Side, Pittsburgh is approximately 4.67 mi, which can typically be travelled in 30 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Bank 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 South Bank to South Side

To check the bus and light rail schedule from South Bank to South Side using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (South Bank) 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 South Bank to South Side by bus and light rail via SLVR and 51

To get from South Bank to South Side in Pittsburgh, take the SLVR light rail from South Bank 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 35 min. The ride fare is $0.00. The bus and light rail schedule from South Bank may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to South Side on the Moovit app.

35min$0.00
Light Rail - SLVRSLVR
Bus - 5151
Walk to South Side
Leaves from South Bank

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    South Bank
  • 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
    12 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 South Bank to South Side?

    The fastest way takes 30 minutes, using Light Rail line BLUE, Bus line 51.

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

    The alternative route takes 35 minutes, using Light Rail line SLVR, Bus line 51.

  • Is there a direct light rail between South Bank 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 30 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between South Bank and South Side in Pittsburgh by light rail and bus is about 30 min.

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

    Get on the BLUE light rail from the Inbound-North Shore station near South Bank in Pittsburgh.

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

    The ride from South Bank to South Side costs $0.00.

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