How to get from 5th Ave + Main to South Side by bus?

From 5th Ave + Main to South Side by bus

To get from 5th Ave + Main to South Side in Pittsburgh, take the 21 bus from 5th Ave + Main station to Stanwix St at Forbes Ave station. Next, take the 51 bus from Smithfield St + Forbes Ave station to E Carson St + 18th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $5.50.

70min$5.50
Bus - 2121
Bus - 5151
Walk to South Side
Leaves from 5th Ave + Main

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    5th Ave + Main
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Inbound-Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stanwix St at Forbes Ave
    ID 44
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Smithfield St + Forbes Ave
    ID 4838
    560 yd • 7 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
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to South Side
    Walk to
    South Side
    500 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from 5th Ave + Main to South Side by bus via 21, 61A and 81

To get from 5th Ave + Main to South Side in Pittsburgh, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 21 bus from 5th Ave + Main station to Stanwix St at Forbes Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 61A bus and finally take the 81 bus from Fifth Ave + #2358 station to E Carson St + 21st St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $8.25.

74min$8.25
Bus - 2121
Bus - 61A61A
Bus - 8181
Walk to South Side
Leaves from 5th Ave + Main

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    5th Ave + Main
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Inbound-Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stanwix St at Forbes Ave
    ID 44
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market Square Prtx Station
    ID 22886
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 61A61A
    Wait for bus
    61A
    Outbound-Braddock Hills Shopping Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forbes Ave + Moultrie
    ID 7114
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fifth Ave + #2358
    ID 2644
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Outbound-Wharton Square
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E Carson St + 21st St
    ID 2646
    4 min
  • 10
    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 5th Ave + Main to South Side

The distance between 5th Ave + Main, Pittsburgh and South Side, Pittsburgh is approximately 14.38 mi, which can typically be travelled in 70 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 5th Ave + Main to South Side by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Pittsburgh – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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Alternative route from 5th Ave + Main to South Side by bus via 21, 61A and 81

To get from 5th Ave + Main to South Side in Pittsburgh, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 21 bus from 5th Ave + Main station to Stanwix St at Forbes Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 61A bus and finally take the 81 bus from Fifth Ave + #2358 station to E Carson St + 21st St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $8.25.

74min$8.25
Bus - 2121
Bus - 61A61A
Bus - 8181
Walk to South Side
Leaves from 5th Ave + Main

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    5th Ave + Main
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Inbound-Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stanwix St at Forbes Ave
    ID 44
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market Square Prtx Station
    ID 22886
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 61A61A
    Wait for bus
    61A
    Outbound-Braddock Hills Shopping Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forbes Ave + Moultrie
    ID 7114
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fifth Ave + #2358
    ID 2644
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Outbound-Wharton Square
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E Carson St + 21st St
    ID 2646
    4 min
  • 10
    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 5th Ave + Main to South Side?

    The fastest way takes 70 minutes, using Bus line 21, Bus line 51.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 5th Ave + Main to South Side?

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Bus line 21, Bus line 61A, Bus line 81.

  • Is there a direct bus between 5th Ave + Main and South Side?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 10 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 5th Ave + Main to South Side?

    The 21 bus line goes from Inbound-Downtown station near 5th Ave + Main in Coraopolis to Stanwix St at Forbes Ave station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Stanwix St at Forbes Ave station near South Side in Pittsburgh.

  • How long does it take to travel from 5th Ave + Main to South Side by bus?

    The total travel time between 5th Ave + Main in Coraopolis and South Side in Pittsburgh by bus is about 1 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 5th Ave + Main to get to South Side?

    Get on the 21 bus from the Inbound-Downtown stop near 5th Ave + Main in Coraopolis.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 5th Ave + Main and South Side?

    Get off the bus at the Stanwix St at Forbes Ave stop, which is closest to South Side in Pittsburgh.

  • How much is the bus fare from 5th Ave + Main to South Side?

    The ride from 5th Ave + Main to South Side costs $5.50.

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