How to get from California Ave + Chestnut to South Side by bus?

From California Ave + Chestnut to South Side by bus

To get from California Ave + Chestnut to South Side in Pittsburgh, take the 16 bus from California Ave + Chestnut station to 7th St + Penn Ave station. Next, take the 48 bus from Wood St + Sixth Ave station to E Carson St + 22nd St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is $5.50. The bus schedule from California Ave + Chestnut may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to South Side on the Moovit app.

50min$5.50
Bus - 1616
Bus - 4848
Walk to South Side
Leaves from California Ave + Chestnut

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    California Ave + Chestnut
  • 2
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Inbound-Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    7th St + Penn Ave
    ID 20182
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wood St + Sixth Ave
    ID 4832
    220 yd • 3 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
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to South Side
    Walk to
    South Side
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from California Ave + Chestnut to South Side by bus via 5 and 48

To get from California Ave + Chestnut to South Side in Pittsburgh, take the 5 bus from Ohio River Blvd + Elizabeth St station to Liberty Ave + Wood St station. Next, take the 48 bus from Wood St + Sixth Ave station to E Carson St + 22nd St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The bus schedule from California Ave + Chestnut may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to South Side on the Moovit app.

45min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Bus - 4848
Walk to South Side
Leaves from Ohio River Blvd + Elizabeth St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ohio River Blvd + Elizabeth St
    ID 18293
    710 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    5 Ambridge\Pgh
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Liberty Ave + Wood St
    ID 46
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wood St + Sixth Ave
    ID 4832
    110 yd • 2 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
    16 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 California Ave + Chestnut to South Side

The distance between California Ave + Chestnut, Pittsburgh and South Side, Pittsburgh is approximately 9.3 mi, which can typically be travelled in 50 min. Moovit will show you the directions from California Ave + Chestnut to South Side by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Pittsburgh – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from California Ave + Chestnut to South Side

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from California Ave + Chestnut to South Side by bus via 5 and 48

To get from California Ave + Chestnut to South Side in Pittsburgh, take the 5 bus from Ohio River Blvd + Elizabeth St station to Liberty Ave + Wood St station. Next, take the 48 bus from Wood St + Sixth Ave station to E Carson St + 22nd St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The bus schedule from California Ave + Chestnut may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to South Side on the Moovit app.

45min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Bus - 4848
Walk to South Side
Leaves from Ohio River Blvd + Elizabeth St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ohio River Blvd + Elizabeth St
    ID 18293
    710 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    5 Ambridge\Pgh
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Liberty Ave + Wood St
    ID 46
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wood St + Sixth Ave
    ID 4832
    110 yd • 2 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
    16 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 California Ave + Chestnut to South Side?

    The fastest way takes 50 minutes, using Bus line 16, Bus line 48.

  • What is the alternative route to get from California Ave + Chestnut to South Side?

    The alternative route takes 45 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line 48.

  • Is there a direct bus between California Ave + Chestnut and South Side?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 50 min.

  • Which bus line goes from California Ave + Chestnut to South Side?

    The 16 bus line goes from 7th St + Penn Ave station near California Ave + Chestnut in Avalon to Wood St + Sixth Ave station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Wood St + Sixth Ave station near South Side in Pittsburgh.

  • How long does it take to travel from California Ave + Chestnut to South Side by bus?

    The total travel time between California Ave + Chestnut in Avalon and South Side in Pittsburgh by bus is about 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near California Ave + Chestnut to get to South Side?

    Get on the 16 bus from the 7th St + Penn Ave stop near California Ave + Chestnut in Avalon.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between California Ave + Chestnut and South Side?

    Get off the bus at the Wood St + Sixth Ave stop, which is closest to South Side in Pittsburgh.

  • How much is the bus fare from California Ave + Chestnut to South Side?

    The ride from California Ave + Chestnut to South Side costs $5.50.

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