How to get from Jefferson Ave. & 3rd St. to South Side by bus?

From Jefferson Ave. & 3rd St. to South Side by bus

To get from Jefferson Ave. & 3rd St. to South Side in Pittsburgh, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the L-A bus from Jefferson Ave. & 3rd St. station to East Chestnut St. Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M bus and finally 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 1 hr 45 min. The bus schedule from Jefferson Ave. & 3rd St. may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to South Side on the Moovit app.

105min
Bus - L-AL-A
Bus - MM
Bus - 4848
Walk to South Side
Leaves from Jefferson Ave. & 3rd St.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Jefferson Ave. & 3rd St.
  • 2
    Bus - L-AL-A
    Wait for bus
    L-A
    East Chestnut St. Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    East Chestnut St. Transit Center
    9 min
  • 4
    Bus - MM
    Wait for bus
    M
    East Busway - Near Amtrak/Greyhound
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    5th Ave. & Smithfield St.
    70 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Smithfield St at Fifth Ave
    ID 22728
    20 yd • 1 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
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to South Side
    Walk to
    South Side
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Pittsburgh.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from Jefferson Ave. & 3rd St. to South Side

The distance between Jefferson Ave. & 3rd St., Pittsburgh and South Side, Pittsburgh is approximately 38.38 mi, which can typically be travelled in 105 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Jefferson Ave. & 3rd 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 Jefferson Ave. & 3rd St. to South Side

To check the bus schedule from Jefferson Ave. & 3rd St. to South Side using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Jefferson Ave. & 3rd 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Jefferson Ave. & 3rd St. to South Side?

    The fastest way takes 105 minutes, using Bus line L-A, Bus line M, Bus line 48.

  • Is there a direct bus between Jefferson Ave. & 3rd St. and South Side in Pittsburgh?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 45 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Jefferson Ave. & 3rd St. to South Side in Pittsburgh?

    The L-A bus line goes from East Chestnut St. Transit Center station near Jefferson Ave. & 3rd St. to 5th Ave. & Smithfield St. station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 5th Ave. & Smithfield St. station near South Side in Pittsburgh.

  • How long does it take to travel from Jefferson Ave. & 3rd St. to South Side in Pittsburgh by bus?

    The total travel time between Jefferson Ave. & 3rd St. and South Side in Pittsburgh by bus is about 1 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Jefferson Ave. & 3rd St. to get to South Side in Pittsburgh?

    Get on the L-A bus from the East Chestnut St. Transit Center stop near Jefferson Ave. & 3rd St. in Pittsburgh.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Jefferson Ave. & 3rd St. and South Side in Pittsburgh?

    Get off the bus at the 5th Ave. & Smithfield St. stop, which is closest to South Side in Pittsburgh.

Popular Routes