How to get from 16th St + Penn Ave to South Side by bus?

From 16th St + Penn Ave to South Side by bus

To get from 16th St + Penn Ave to South Side in Pittsburgh, take the CAL COMMUTER bus from Liberty Ave @ 17th St station to Smithfield St + Third Ave station. Next, take the 48 bus from Smithfield St + Third Ave station to E Carson St + 22nd St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 24 min. The bus schedule from 16th St + Penn Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to South Side on the Moovit app.

24min
Walk to bus station
Bus - CAL COMMUTERCAL COMMUTER
Bus - 4848
Walk to South Side
Leaves from Liberty Ave @ 17th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Liberty Ave @ 17th St
    ID 2166
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - CAL COMMUTERCAL COMMUTER
    Wait for bus
    CAL COMMUTER
    Toward Pennwest/California
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Smithfield St + Third Ave
    ID 4839
    4 min
  • 4
    Bus - 4848
    Wait for bus
    48
    Outbound-South Hills Junction
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E Carson St + 22nd St
    ID 2555
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to South Side
    Walk to
    South Side
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from 16th St + Penn Ave to South Side by bus via 54

Take one direct bus from 16th St + Penn Ave to South Side in Pittsburgh: take the 54 bus from Liberty Ave + 17th St station to E Carson St + 21st St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is $2.75. The bus schedule from 16th St + Penn Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to South Side on the Moovit app.

41min$2.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5454
Walk to South Side
Leaves from Liberty Ave + 17th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Liberty Ave + 17th St
    ID 2174
    260 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5454
    Wait for bus
    54
    Outbound-Bon Air
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E Carson St + 21st St
    ID 2646
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to South Side
    Walk to
    South Side
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 16th St + Penn Ave to South Side

The distance between 16th St + Penn Ave, Pittsburgh and South Side, Pittsburgh is approximately 3.45 mi, which can typically be travelled in 24 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 16th St + Penn Ave 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 16th St + Penn Ave to South Side

To check the bus schedule from 16th St + Penn Ave to South Side using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (16th St + Penn Ave) 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 16th St + Penn Ave to South Side by bus via 54

Take one direct bus from 16th St + Penn Ave to South Side in Pittsburgh: take the 54 bus from Liberty Ave + 17th St station to E Carson St + 21st St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is $2.75. The bus schedule from 16th St + Penn Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to South Side on the Moovit app.

41min$2.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5454
Walk to South Side
Leaves from Liberty Ave + 17th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Liberty Ave + 17th St
    ID 2174
    260 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5454
    Wait for bus
    54
    Outbound-Bon Air
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E Carson St + 21st St
    ID 2646
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to South Side
    Walk to
    South Side
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 16th St + Penn Ave to South Side?

    The fastest way takes 24 minutes, using Bus line CAL COMMUTER, Bus line 48.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 16th St + Penn Ave to South Side?

    The alternative route takes 41 minutes, using Bus line 54.

  • Is there a direct bus between 16th St + Penn Ave and South Side in Pittsburgh?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 24 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 16th St + Penn Ave to South Side in Pittsburgh?

    The CAL COMMUTER bus line goes from Liberty Ave @ 17th St station near 16th St + Penn Ave to Toward Pennwest/California station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Toward Pennwest/California station near South Side in Pittsburgh.

  • How long does it take to travel from 16th St + Penn Ave to South Side in Pittsburgh by bus?

    The total travel time between 16th St + Penn Ave and South Side in Pittsburgh by bus is about 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 16th St + Penn Ave to get to South Side in Pittsburgh?

    Get on the CAL COMMUTER bus from the Liberty Ave @ 17th St stop near 16th St + Penn Ave in Pittsburgh.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 16th St + Penn Ave and South Side in Pittsburgh?

    Get off the bus at the Toward Pennwest/California stop, which is closest to South Side in Pittsburgh.

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