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, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 21 bus from 5th Ave + Main station to Blvd Of Allies + Post Gazette Bldg station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 56 bus and finally 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 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $0.00. The bus schedule from 5th Ave + Main may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to South Side on the Moovit app.

65min$0.00
Bus - 2121
Bus - 5656
Bus - 4848
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
    Blvd Of Allies + Post Gazette Bldg
    ID 4572
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blvd Of Allies + Stanwix St
    ID 43
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Outbound-Penn State Mckeesport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fourth Ave + Smithfield
    ID 11669
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Smithfield St + Third Ave
    ID 4839
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4848
    Wait for bus
    48
    Outbound-South Hills Junction
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E Carson St + 22nd St
    ID 2555
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to South Side
    Walk to
    South Side
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from 5th Ave + Main to South Side by bus via 21, 71B 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 71B 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 $0.00. The bus schedule from 5th Ave + Main may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to South Side on the Moovit app.

74min$0.00
Bus - 2121
Bus - 71B71B
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 - 71B71B
    Wait for bus
    71B
    Outbound-Highland Park
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fifth Ave + #2358
    ID 2556
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fifth Ave + #2358
    ID 2644
    30 yd • 1 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 14.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 65 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.

Bus schedule from 5th Ave + Main to South Side

To check the bus schedule from 5th Ave + Main to South Side using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (5th Ave + Main) 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 5th Ave + Main to South Side by bus via 21, 71B 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 71B 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 $0.00. The bus schedule from 5th Ave + Main may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to South Side on the Moovit app.

74min$0.00
Bus - 2121
Bus - 71B71B
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 - 71B71B
    Wait for bus
    71B
    Outbound-Highland Park
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fifth Ave + #2358
    ID 2556
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fifth Ave + #2358
    ID 2644
    30 yd • 1 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 65 minutes, using Bus line 21, Bus line 56, Bus line 48.

  • 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 71B, Bus line 81.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 5 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 Blvd Of Allies + Post Gazette Bldg station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Blvd Of Allies + Post Gazette Bldg 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 5 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 Blvd Of Allies + Post Gazette Bldg 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 $0.00.

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