How to get from Penn Ave + 30th St to South Side by bus?

From Penn Ave + 30th St to South Side by bus

To get from Penn Ave + 30th St to South Side in Pittsburgh, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 87 bus from Liberty Ave + 30th St station to Liberty @ 25th station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CAL COMMUTER 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 29 min. The bus schedule from Penn Ave + 30th St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to South Side on the Moovit app.

29min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8787
Bus - CAL COMMUTERCAL COMMUTER
Bus - 4848
Walk to South Side
Leaves from Liberty Ave + 30th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Liberty Ave + 30th St
    ID 2159
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Inbound-Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Liberty @ 25th
    ID 2163
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Liberty @ 25th
    ID 2163
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - CAL COMMUTERCAL COMMUTER
    Wait for bus
    CAL COMMUTER
    Toward Pennwest/California
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Smithfield St + Third Ave
    ID 4839
    5 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4848
    Wait for bus
    48
    Outbound-South Hills Junction
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E Carson St + 22nd St
    ID 2555
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to South Side
    Walk to
    South Side
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Penn Ave + 30th St to South Side by bus via 54 and 54

To get from Penn Ave + 30th St to South Side in Pittsburgh, take the 54 bus from Penn Ave + 30th St station to 26th St + Penn Ave FS (Spring Way) station. Next, take the 54 bus from Liberty at 26th St. station to E Carson St + 21st St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is $0.00. The bus schedule from Penn Ave + 30th St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to South Side on the Moovit app.

42min$0.00
Bus - 5454
Bus - 5454
Walk to South Side
Leaves from Penn Ave + 30th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Penn Ave + 30th St
  • 2
    Bus - 5454
    Wait for bus
    54
    Inbound-Allegheny Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    26th St + Penn Ave FS (Spring Way)
    ID 2593
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Liberty at 26th St.
    ID 2177
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5454
    Wait for bus
    54
    Outbound-Bon Air
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E Carson St + 21st St
    ID 2646
    37 min
  • 7
    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 Penn Ave + 30th St to South Side

The distance between Penn Ave + 30th St, Pittsburgh and South Side, Pittsburgh is approximately 4.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 29 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Penn Ave + 30th St 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 Penn Ave + 30th St to South Side

To check the bus schedule from Penn Ave + 30th St to South Side using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Penn Ave + 30th St) 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 Penn Ave + 30th St to South Side by bus via 54 and 54

To get from Penn Ave + 30th St to South Side in Pittsburgh, take the 54 bus from Penn Ave + 30th St station to 26th St + Penn Ave FS (Spring Way) station. Next, take the 54 bus from Liberty at 26th St. station to E Carson St + 21st St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is $0.00. The bus schedule from Penn Ave + 30th St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to South Side on the Moovit app.

42min$0.00
Bus - 5454
Bus - 5454
Walk to South Side
Leaves from Penn Ave + 30th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Penn Ave + 30th St
  • 2
    Bus - 5454
    Wait for bus
    54
    Inbound-Allegheny Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    26th St + Penn Ave FS (Spring Way)
    ID 2593
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Liberty at 26th St.
    ID 2177
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5454
    Wait for bus
    54
    Outbound-Bon Air
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E Carson St + 21st St
    ID 2646
    37 min
  • 7
    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 Penn Ave + 30th St to South Side?

    The fastest way takes 29 minutes, using Bus line 87, Bus line CAL COMMUTER, Bus line 48.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Penn Ave + 30th St to South Side?

    The alternative route takes 42 minutes, using Bus line 54, Bus line 54.

  • Is there a direct bus between Penn Ave + 30th St and South Side in Pittsburgh?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 29 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Penn Ave + 30th St to South Side in Pittsburgh?

    The 87 bus line goes from Liberty Ave + 30th St station near Penn Ave + 30th St to Inbound-Downtown station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Inbound-Downtown station near South Side in Pittsburgh.

  • How long does it take to travel from Penn Ave + 30th St to South Side in Pittsburgh by bus?

    The total travel time between Penn Ave + 30th St and South Side in Pittsburgh by bus is about 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Penn Ave + 30th St to get to South Side in Pittsburgh?

    Get on the 87 bus from the Liberty Ave + 30th St stop near Penn Ave + 30th St in Pittsburgh.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Penn Ave + 30th St and South Side in Pittsburgh?

    Get off the bus at the Inbound-Downtown stop, which is closest to South Side in Pittsburgh.

  • When is the last bus from Penn Ave + 30th St to South Side in Pittsburgh?

    The last bus from Penn Ave + 30th St to South Side in Pittsburgh is the NORTH SIDE-OAKLAND-SOUTH SIDE line. It leaves the Liberty Ave + 27th St stop at 8:16 PM.

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