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How to get from South Hills Junction to Swissvale by bus and light rail?

From South Hills Junction to Swissvale by bus and light rail

To get from South Hills Junction to Swissvale in Swissvale, take the SLVR light rail from South Hills Junction 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 48 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

48min$2.75
Light Rail - SLVRSLVR
Bus - P1P1
Walk to Swissvale
Leaves from South Hills Junction
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    South Hills Junction
  • 2
    Light Rail - SLVRSLVR
    Wait for light rail
    SLVR
    Inbound-North Shore
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Steel Plaza
    8 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 South Hills Junction to Swissvale by bus and light rail via SLVR, P78 and 61A

To get from South Hills Junction to Swissvale in Swissvale, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the SLVR light rail from South Hills Junction 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 51 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

51min$2.75
Light Rail - SLVRSLVR
Bus - P78P78
Bus - 61A61A
Walk to Swissvale
Leaves from South Hills Junction
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    South Hills Junction
  • 2
    Light Rail - SLVRSLVR
    Wait for light rail
    SLVR
    Inbound-North Shore
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Wood Street
    9 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 South Hills Junction to Swissvale
The distance between South Hills Junction, Swissvale and Swissvale, Swissvale is approximately 10.94 mi, which can typically be travelled in 48 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Hills Junction 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 South Hills Junction

South Hills Junction is located at South Hills Junction, Swissvale and the nearest public transit station is South Busway + South Hills Jct.

Bus stations close to South Hills Junction:

  • South Busway + South Hills Jct
  • Shj Bus Turnaround Shelter
  • Haberman Ramp + South Hills Jct

Funicular stations close to South Hills Junction:

  • Monongahela Incline at Upper Station
  • Monongahela Incline at Lower Station
Public transit stations close to Swissvale, Swissvale

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

Bus stations close to Swissvale:

  • Noble Ave + Dickson St
  • Waverly Ave + Braddock
  • Waverly Ave + Braddock FS

Alternative route from South Hills Junction to Swissvale by bus and light rail via SLVR, P78 and 61A

To get from South Hills Junction to Swissvale in Swissvale, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the SLVR light rail from South Hills Junction 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 51 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

51min$2.75
Light Rail - SLVRSLVR
Bus - P78P78
Bus - 61A61A
Walk to Swissvale
Leaves from South Hills Junction
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    South Hills Junction
  • 2
    Light Rail - SLVRSLVR
    Wait for light rail
    SLVR
    Inbound-North Shore
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Wood Street
    9 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 South Hills Junction to Swissvale?

    The fastest way takes 48 minutes, using Bus line SLVR, Bus line P1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Hills Junction to Swissvale?

    The alternative route takes 51 minutes, using Bus line SLVR, Bus line P78, Bus line 61A.

  • Is there a direct light rail between South Hills Junction and Swissvale?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 48 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from South Hills Junction to Swissvale?

    The SLVR light rail line goes from Inbound-North Shore station near South Hills Junction 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 South Hills Junction to Swissvale by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between South Hills Junction in Pittsburgh and Swissvale in Swissvale by light rail and bus is about 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near South Hills Junction to get to Swissvale?

    Get on the SLVR light rail from the Inbound-North Shore station near South Hills Junction in Pittsburgh.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between South Hills Junction and Swissvale?

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

  • How much is the light rail fare from South Hills Junction to Swissvale?

    The ride from South Hills Junction to Swissvale costs $2.75.

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