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How to get from North Side to University Of Pittsburgh by bus and light rail?

From North Side to University Of Pittsburgh by bus and light rail

To get from North Side to University Of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, take the RED light rail from North Side station to Wood Street station. Next, take the 69 bus from Liberty Ave + Wood St station to Forbes Ave + Craft Ave FS station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 24 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

24min$0.00
Light Rail - REDRED
Bus - 6969
Walk to University Of Pittsburgh
Leaves from North Side

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    North Side
  • 2
    Light Rail - REDRED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    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 + Wood St
    ID 46
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6969
    Wait for bus
    69
    Outbound-Forbes Hospital
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forbes Ave + Craft Ave FS
    ID 26
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to University Of Pittsburgh
    Walk to
    University Of Pittsburgh
    Forbes Avenue
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from North Side to University Of Pittsburgh by bus and light rail via RED and 61B

To get from North Side to University Of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, take the RED light rail from North Side station to Wood Street station. Next, take the 61B bus from Wood Street Prtx Station station to Forbes Ave + Craft Ave FS station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 26 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

26min$0.00
Light Rail - REDRED
Bus - 61B61B
Walk to University Of Pittsburgh
Leaves from North Side

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    North Side
  • 2
    Light Rail - REDRED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    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
    Wood Street Prtx Station
    ID 22887
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 61B61B
    Wait for bus
    61B
    Outbound-Braddock Hills Shopping Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forbes Ave + Craft Ave FS
    ID 26
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to University Of Pittsburgh
    Walk to
    University Of Pittsburgh
    Forbes Avenue
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from North Side to University Of Pittsburgh

The distance between North Side, Pittsburgh and University Of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh is approximately 3.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 24 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Side to University Of Pittsburgh 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 Sandusky St + General Robinson St.

Bus stations close to North Side:

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

Funicular stations close to North Side:

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

Public transit stations close to University Of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh

University Of Pittsburgh is located at Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh and the nearest public transit station is Fifth Ave + Robinson St.

Train stations close to University Of Pittsburgh:

  • Pittsburgh Amtrak Station

Bus stations close to University Of Pittsburgh:

  • Fifth Ave + Robinson St
  • Fifth Ave + Maurice St
  • Fifth Ave + Craft Ave (Carlow Univ)

Alternative route from North Side to University Of Pittsburgh by bus and light rail via RED and 61B

To get from North Side to University Of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, take the RED light rail from North Side station to Wood Street station. Next, take the 61B bus from Wood Street Prtx Station station to Forbes Ave + Craft Ave FS station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 26 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

26min$0.00
Light Rail - REDRED
Bus - 61B61B
Walk to University Of Pittsburgh
Leaves from North Side

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    North Side
  • 2
    Light Rail - REDRED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    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
    Wood Street Prtx Station
    ID 22887
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 61B61B
    Wait for bus
    61B
    Outbound-Braddock Hills Shopping Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forbes Ave + Craft Ave FS
    ID 26
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to University Of Pittsburgh
    Walk to
    University Of Pittsburgh
    Forbes Avenue
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from North Side to University Of Pittsburgh?

    The fastest way takes 24 minutes, using Light Rail line RED, Bus line 69.

  • What is the alternative route to get from North Side to University Of Pittsburgh?

    The alternative route takes 26 minutes, using Light Rail line RED, Bus line 61B.

  • Is there a direct light rail between North Side and University Of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 24 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from North Side to University Of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh?

    The RED light rail line goes from Outbound-South Hills Village station near North Side to Wood Street station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Wood Street station near University Of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh

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

    The total travel time between North Side and University Of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh by light rail and bus is about 24 min.

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

    Get on the RED 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 University Of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh?

    Get off the light rail at the Wood Street stop, which is closest to University Of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh.

  • When is the last bus from North Side to University Of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh?

    The last bus from North Side to University Of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh is the HIGHLAND PARK line. It leaves the Market Square Prtx Station stop at 8:52 PM.

  • How much is the light rail fare from North Side to University Of Pittsburgh?

    The ride from North Side to University Of Pittsburgh costs $0.00.