How to get from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to South Side by bus?

From Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to South Side by bus

To get from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to South Side in Pittsburgh, take the CAL COMMUTER bus from Liberty @ 12th 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 20 min. The bus schedule from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to South Side on the Moovit app.

20min
Walk to bus station
Bus - CAL COMMUTERCAL COMMUTER
Bus - 4848
Walk to South Side
Leaves from Liberty @ 12th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Liberty @ 12th
    ID 2169
    70 yd • 1 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
    3 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 Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to South Side by bus via 44 and 48

To get from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to South Side in Pittsburgh, take the 44 bus from Liberty Ave + 10th St Ns station to Smithfield St at Fifth Ave station. Next, take the 48 bus from Smithfield St at Fifth Ave station to E Carson St + 22nd St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 26 min. The ride fare is $5.50. The bus schedule from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to South Side on the Moovit app.

26min$5.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4444
Bus - 4848
Walk to South Side
Leaves from Liberty Ave + 10th St Ns

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Liberty Ave + 10th St Ns
    ID 7279
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4444
    Wait for bus
    44
    Outbound-North Baldwin
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Smithfield St at Fifth Ave
    ID 22728
    2 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
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to South Side
    Walk to
    South Side
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to South Side

The distance between Pittsburgh Amtrak Station, Pittsburgh and South Side, Pittsburgh is approximately 2.91 mi, which can typically be travelled in 20 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station 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 Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to South Side

To check the bus schedule from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to South Side using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Pittsburgh Amtrak Station) 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 Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to South Side by bus via 44 and 48

To get from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to South Side in Pittsburgh, take the 44 bus from Liberty Ave + 10th St Ns station to Smithfield St at Fifth Ave station. Next, take the 48 bus from Smithfield St at Fifth Ave station to E Carson St + 22nd St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 26 min. The ride fare is $5.50. The bus schedule from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to South Side on the Moovit app.

26min$5.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4444
Bus - 4848
Walk to South Side
Leaves from Liberty Ave + 10th St Ns

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Liberty Ave + 10th St Ns
    ID 7279
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4444
    Wait for bus
    44
    Outbound-North Baldwin
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Smithfield St at Fifth Ave
    ID 22728
    2 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
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to South Side
    Walk to
    South Side
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to South Side?

    The fastest way takes 20 minutes, using Bus line CAL COMMUTER, Bus line 48.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to South Side?

    The alternative route takes 26 minutes, using Bus line 44, Bus line 48.

  • Is there a direct bus between Pittsburgh Amtrak Station and South Side in Pittsburgh?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 20 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to South Side in Pittsburgh?

    The CAL COMMUTER bus line goes from Liberty @ 12th station near Pittsburgh Amtrak Station 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 Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to South Side in Pittsburgh by bus?

    The total travel time between Pittsburgh Amtrak Station and South Side in Pittsburgh by bus is about 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to get to South Side in Pittsburgh?

    Get on the CAL COMMUTER bus from the Liberty @ 12th stop near Pittsburgh Amtrak Station in Pittsburgh.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Pittsburgh Amtrak Station 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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