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How to get from North Side to Southside Slopes by bus and light rail?

From North Side to Southside Slopes by bus and light rail

To get from North Side to Southside Slopes in Pittsburgh, take the BLUE light rail from North Side station to Station Square station. Next, take the 51 bus from E Carson St + Station Square Station station to S 18th St + Josephine St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

30min$2.75
Light Rail - BLUEBLUE
Bus - 5151
Walk to Southside Slopes
Leaves from North Side
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    North Side
  • 2
    Light Rail - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE
    Outbound-South Hills Village
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Station Square
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E Carson St + Station Square Station
    ID 4841
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Outbound-Brentwood Loop
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    S 18th St + Josephine St
    ID 2652
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to Southside Slopes
    Walk to
    Southside Slopes
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from North Side to Southside Slopes by bus and light rail via BLUE and 48

To get from North Side to Southside Slopes in Pittsburgh, take the BLUE light rail from North Side station to Station Square station. Next, take the 48 bus from E Carson St + Station Square Station station to E Carson St + 21st St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

33min$2.75
Light Rail - BLUEBLUE
Bus - 4848
Walk to Southside Slopes
Leaves from North Side
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    North Side
  • 2
    Light Rail - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE
    Outbound-South Hills Village
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Station Square
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E Carson St + Station Square Station
    ID 4841
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4848
    Wait for bus
    48
    Outbound-South Hills Junction
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E Carson St + 21st St
    ID 2554
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to Southside Slopes
    Walk to
    Southside Slopes
    460 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from North Side to Southside Slopes
The distance between North Side, Pittsburgh and Southside Slopes, Pittsburgh is approximately 3.82 mi, which can typically be travelled in 30 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Side to Southside Slopes by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Pittsburgh – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to North Side

North Side is located at North Side, Pittsburgh and the nearest public transit station is Ridge Ave + Galveston.

Bus stations close to North Side:

  • Ridge Ave + Galveston
  • South Commons + Federal FS
  • Sandusky St + General Robinson St

Funicular stations close to North Side:

  • Duquesne Incline at Upper Station
  • Duquesne Incline at Lower Station
Public transit stations close to Southside Slopes, Pittsburgh

Southside Slopes is located at Southside Slopes, Pittsburgh and the nearest public transit station is E Carson St + 21st St.

Train stations close to Southside Slopes:

  • Pittsburgh Amtrak Station

Bus stations close to Southside Slopes:

  • E Carson St + 21st St
  • S 20th St + E Carson
  • E Carson St + 20th

Funicular stations close to Southside Slopes:

  • Monongahela Incline at Lower Station

Alternative route from North Side to Southside Slopes by bus and light rail via BLUE and 48

To get from North Side to Southside Slopes in Pittsburgh, take the BLUE light rail from North Side station to Station Square station. Next, take the 48 bus from E Carson St + Station Square Station station to E Carson St + 21st St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

33min$2.75
Light Rail - BLUEBLUE
Bus - 4848
Walk to Southside Slopes
Leaves from North Side
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    North Side
  • 2
    Light Rail - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE
    Outbound-South Hills Village
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Station Square
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E Carson St + Station Square Station
    ID 4841
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4848
    Wait for bus
    48
    Outbound-South Hills Junction
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E Carson St + 21st St
    ID 2554
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to Southside Slopes
    Walk to
    Southside Slopes
    460 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from North Side to Southside Slopes?

    The fastest way takes 30 minutes, using Bus line BLUE, Bus line 51.

  • What is the alternative route to get from North Side to Southside Slopes?

    The alternative route takes 33 minutes, using Bus line BLUE, Bus line 48.

  • Is there a direct light rail between North Side and Southside Slopes in Pittsburgh?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 30 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from North Side to Southside Slopes in Pittsburgh?

    The BLUE light rail line goes from Outbound-South Hills Village station near North Side to Station Square station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Station Square station near Southside Slopes in Pittsburgh

  • How long does it take to travel from North Side to Southside Slopes in Pittsburgh by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between North Side and Southside Slopes in Pittsburgh by light rail and bus is about 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near North Side to get to Southside Slopes in Pittsburgh?

    Get on the BLUE light rail from the Outbound-South Hills Village station near North Side in Pittsburgh.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between North Side and Southside Slopes in Pittsburgh?

    Get off the light rail at the Station Square stop, which is closest to Southside Slopes in Pittsburgh.

  • How much is the light rail fare from North Side to Southside Slopes?

    The ride from North Side to Southside Slopes costs $2.75.

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