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 Wood St + Sixth Ave station to E Carson St + 18th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $5.50. The bus schedule from 5th Ave + Main may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to South Side on the Moovit app.

72min$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
    Wood St + Sixth Ave
    ID 4832
    490 yd • 6 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
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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 14.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 72 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.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 5th Ave + Main to South Side?

    The fastest way takes 72 minutes, using Bus line 21, Bus line 51.

  • 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 12 min.

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

    The 21 bus line goes from Stanwix St at Forbes Ave station near 5th Ave + Main in Coraopolis 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 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 12 min.

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

    Get on the 21 bus from the Stanwix St at Forbes Ave 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 Wood St + Sixth 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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