How to get from 3rd Ave + 16th St to South Side by bus?

From 3rd Ave + 16th St to South Side by bus

To get from 3rd Ave + 16th St to South Side in Pittsburgh, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 1 bus from 3rd Ave + 16th St station to Ambridge Park And Ride station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 5 bus and finally take the 48 bus from Wood St + Sixth Ave station to E Carson St + 22nd St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min. The bus schedule from 3rd Ave + 16th St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to South Side on the Moovit app.

124min
Bus - 11
Bus - 55
Bus - 4848
Walk to South Side
Leaves from 3rd Ave + 16th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    3rd Ave + 16th St
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    1 Chippewa\Ambridge
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ambridge Park And Ride
    ID 16051
    53 min
  • 4
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    5 Ambridge\Pgh
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Liberty Ave + Wood St
    ID 46
    39 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wood St + Sixth Ave
    ID 4832
    110 yd • 2 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
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to South Side
    Walk to
    South Side
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from 3rd Ave + 16th St to South Side by bus via 1, 5 and 51

To get from 3rd Ave + 16th St to South Side in Pittsburgh, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 1 bus from 3rd Ave + 16th St station to Ambridge Park And Ride station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 5 bus and finally 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 2 hr 5 min. The bus schedule from 3rd Ave + 16th St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to South Side on the Moovit app.

125min
Bus - 11
Bus - 55
Bus - 5151
Walk to South Side
Leaves from 3rd Ave + 16th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    3rd Ave + 16th St
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    1 Chippewa\Ambridge
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ambridge Park And Ride
    ID 16051
    53 min
  • 4
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    5 Ambridge\Pgh
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Liberty Ave + Wood St
    ID 46
    39 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wood St + Sixth Ave
    ID 4832
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Outbound-Brentwood Loop
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E Carson St + 18th St
    ID 4853
    14 min
  • 9
    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 3rd Ave + 16th St to South Side

The distance between 3rd Ave + 16th St, Pittsburgh and South Side, Pittsburgh is approximately 31.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 124 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 3rd Ave + 16th 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 3rd Ave + 16th St to South Side

To check the bus schedule from 3rd Ave + 16th St to South Side using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (3rd Ave + 16th 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.

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Alternative route from 3rd Ave + 16th St to South Side by bus via 1, 5 and 51

To get from 3rd Ave + 16th St to South Side in Pittsburgh, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 1 bus from 3rd Ave + 16th St station to Ambridge Park And Ride station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 5 bus and finally 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 2 hr 5 min. The bus schedule from 3rd Ave + 16th St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to South Side on the Moovit app.

125min
Bus - 11
Bus - 55
Bus - 5151
Walk to South Side
Leaves from 3rd Ave + 16th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    3rd Ave + 16th St
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    1 Chippewa\Ambridge
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ambridge Park And Ride
    ID 16051
    53 min
  • 4
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    5 Ambridge\Pgh
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Liberty Ave + Wood St
    ID 46
    39 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wood St + Sixth Ave
    ID 4832
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Outbound-Brentwood Loop
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E Carson St + 18th St
    ID 4853
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to South Side
    Walk to
    South Side
    500 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 3rd Ave + 16th St to South Side?

    The fastest way takes 124 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 5, Bus line 48.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 3rd Ave + 16th St to South Side?

    The alternative route takes 125 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 5, Bus line 51.

  • Is there a direct bus between 3rd Ave + 16th St and South Side in Pittsburgh?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 4 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 3rd Ave + 16th St to South Side in Pittsburgh?

    The 1 bus line goes from 1 Chippewa\Ambridge station near 3rd Ave + 16th St to Ambridge Park And Ride station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Ambridge Park And Ride station near South Side in Pittsburgh.

  • How long does it take to travel from 3rd Ave + 16th St to South Side in Pittsburgh by bus?

    The total travel time between 3rd Ave + 16th St and South Side in Pittsburgh by bus is about 2 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 3rd Ave + 16th St to get to South Side in Pittsburgh?

    Get on the 1 bus from the 1 Chippewa\Ambridge stop near 3rd Ave + 16th St in Pittsburgh.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 3rd Ave + 16th St and South Side in Pittsburgh?

    Get off the bus at the Ambridge Park And Ride stop, which is closest to South Side in Pittsburgh.

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