How to get from Franklin Ave to South Side by bus?

From Franklin Ave to South Side by bus

To get from Franklin Ave to South Side in Pittsburgh, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 2 bus from Franklin Ave (Municipal Parking Lot) 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 1 hr 25 min. The bus schedule from Franklin Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to South Side on the Moovit app.

85min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22
Bus - 55
Bus - 4848
Walk to South Side
Leaves from Franklin Ave (Municipal Parking Lot)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Franklin Ave (Municipal Parking Lot)
    ID 2182
    90 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    2 Aliquippa\Ambridge
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ambridge Park And Ride
    ID 16051
    8 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
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Public transit directions from Franklin Ave to South Side

The distance between Franklin Ave, Pittsburgh and South Side, Pittsburgh is approximately 23.44 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Franklin Ave 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 Franklin Ave to South Side

To check the bus schedule from Franklin Ave to South Side using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Franklin Ave) 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 Franklin Ave to South Side?

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Bus line 2, Bus line 5, Bus line 48.

  • Is there a direct bus between Franklin Ave and South Side?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 25 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Franklin Ave to South Side?

    The 2 bus line goes from Franklin Ave (Municipal Parking Lot) station near Franklin Ave in Aliquippa 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 Franklin Ave to South Side by bus?

    The total travel time between Franklin Ave in Aliquippa and South Side in Pittsburgh by bus is about 1 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Franklin Ave to get to South Side?

    Get on the 2 bus from the Franklin Ave (Municipal Parking Lot) stop near Franklin Ave in Aliquippa.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Franklin Ave and South Side?

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

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