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

From North Side to Swissvale by bus and light rail

To get from North Side to Swissvale in Swissvale, take the BLUE light rail from North Side station to Steel Plaza station. Next, take the P1 bus from Grant St + Us Steel Stop A station to East Busway + Roslyn Station A station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is $5.50.

43min$5.50
Light Rail - BLUEBLUE
Bus - P1P1
Walk to Swissvale
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
    Steel Plaza
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grant St + Us Steel Stop A
    ID 1510
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - P1P1
    Wait for bus
    P1
    Outbound-Swissvale
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    East Busway + Roslyn Station A
    ID 16106
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Swissvale
    Walk to
    Swissvale
    Columbia Avenue
    800 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from North Side to Swissvale by bus and light rail via BLUE, P78 and 61A

To get from North Side to Swissvale in Swissvale, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE light rail from North Side station to Wood Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the P78 bus and finally take the 61A bus from Ross St + Wood station to Edgewood Ave + Columbia station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min. The ride fare is $8.25.

46min$8.25
Light Rail - BLUEBLUE
Bus - P78P78
Bus - 61A61A
Walk to Swissvale
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
    Wood Street
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Liberty Ave + 9th St
    ID 15283
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - P78P78
    Wait for bus
    P78
    Outbound-Harmar
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ross St + Wood
    ID 17677
    17 min
  • 7
    Bus - 61A61A
    Wait for bus
    61A
    Outbound-Braddock Hills Shopping Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Edgewood Ave + Columbia
    ID 7154
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Swissvale
    Walk to
    Swissvale
    Columbia Avenue
    320 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from North Side to Swissvale

The distance between North Side, Swissvale and Swissvale, Swissvale is approximately 10.36 mi, which can typically be travelled in 43 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Side to Swissvale by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Swissvale – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to North Side

North Side is located at North Side, Swissvale and the nearest public transit station is South Commons + Federal FS.

Bus stations close to North Side:

  • South Commons + Federal FS
  • Sandusky St + General Robinson St
  • Arch St + Ridge

Funicular stations close to North Side:

  • Duquesne Incline at Lower Station
  • Duquesne Incline at Upper Station

Public transit stations close to Swissvale, Swissvale

Swissvale is located at Columbia Avenue, Swissvale and the nearest public transit station is Noble Ave + Washington St.

Bus stations close to Swissvale:

  • Noble Ave + Washington St
  • Noble Ave + Dickson St
  • Braddock Ave + Delmar

Related Routes

Alternative route from North Side to Swissvale by bus and light rail via BLUE, P78 and 61A

To get from North Side to Swissvale in Swissvale, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE light rail from North Side station to Wood Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the P78 bus and finally take the 61A bus from Ross St + Wood station to Edgewood Ave + Columbia station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min. The ride fare is $8.25.

46min$8.25
Light Rail - BLUEBLUE
Bus - P78P78
Bus - 61A61A
Walk to Swissvale
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
    Wood Street
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Liberty Ave + 9th St
    ID 15283
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - P78P78
    Wait for bus
    P78
    Outbound-Harmar
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ross St + Wood
    ID 17677
    17 min
  • 7
    Bus - 61A61A
    Wait for bus
    61A
    Outbound-Braddock Hills Shopping Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Edgewood Ave + Columbia
    ID 7154
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Swissvale
    Walk to
    Swissvale
    Columbia Avenue
    320 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from North Side to Swissvale?

    The fastest way takes 43 minutes, using Bus line BLUE, Bus line P1.

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

    The alternative route takes 46 minutes, using Bus line BLUE, Bus line P78, Bus line 61A.

  • Is there a direct light rail between North Side and Swissvale?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 43 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from North Side to Swissvale?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from North Side to Swissvale by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between North Side in Pittsburgh and Swissvale in Swissvale by light rail and bus is about 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near North Side to get to Swissvale?

    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 Swissvale?

    Get off the light rail at the Steel Plaza stop, which is closest to Swissvale in Swissvale.

  • When is the last bus from North Side to Swissvale?

    The last bus from North Side in Pittsburgh to Swissvale in Swissvale is the BRADDOCK-SWISSVALE line. It leaves the Fifth Ave + Wood St stop at 8:34 PM.

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

    The ride from North Side to Swissvale costs $5.50.

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