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

From North Side to Wilkinsburg by bus and light rail

To get from North Side to Wilkinsburg in Wilkinsburg, take the BLUE light rail from North Side station to Wood Street station. Next, take the P78 bus from Liberty Ave + 9th St station to Ross Ave + Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min. The ride fare is $5.50.

30min$5.50
Light Rail - BLUEBLUE
Bus - P78P78
Walk to Wilkinsburg
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 Ave + Center
    ID 7703
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Wilkinsburg
    Walk to
    Wilkinsburg
    Ross Avenue
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from North Side to Wilkinsburg by bus and light rail via BLUE and 69

To get from North Side to Wilkinsburg in Wilkinsburg, take the BLUE light rail from North Side station to Wood Street station. Next, take the 69 bus from Liberty Ave + Wood St station to Ross Ave + Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is $5.50.

45min$5.50
Light Rail - BLUEBLUE
Bus - 6969
Walk to Wilkinsburg
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 + 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
    Ross Ave + Center
    ID 7703
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to Wilkinsburg
    Walk to
    Wilkinsburg
    Ross Avenue
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from North Side to Wilkinsburg

The distance between North Side, Wilkinsburg and Wilkinsburg, Wilkinsburg is approximately 8.33 mi, which can typically be travelled in 30 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Side to Wilkinsburg by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Wilkinsburg – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to North Side

North Side is located at North Side, Wilkinsburg 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 Upper Station
  • Duquesne Incline at Lower Station

Public transit stations close to Wilkinsburg, Wilkinsburg

Wilkinsburg is located at Ross Avenue, Wilkinsburg and the nearest public transit station is Ross Ave + Center.

Bus stations close to Wilkinsburg:

  • Ross Ave + Center
  • South Ave + Mulberry
  • Ross Ave + Mill

Alternative route from North Side to Wilkinsburg by bus and light rail via BLUE and 69

To get from North Side to Wilkinsburg in Wilkinsburg, take the BLUE light rail from North Side station to Wood Street station. Next, take the 69 bus from Liberty Ave + Wood St station to Ross Ave + Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is $5.50.

45min$5.50
Light Rail - BLUEBLUE
Bus - 6969
Walk to Wilkinsburg
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 + 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
    Ross Ave + Center
    ID 7703
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to Wilkinsburg
    Walk to
    Wilkinsburg
    Ross Avenue
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 30 minutes, using Bus line BLUE, Bus line P78.

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

    The alternative route takes 45 minutes, using Bus line BLUE, Bus line 69.

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

    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 Wilkinsburg?

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

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

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

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

    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 Wilkinsburg?

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

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

    The last bus from North Side in Pittsburgh to Wilkinsburg in Wilkinsburg is the NORTH BRADDOCK line. It leaves the Fifth Ave + Wood St stop at 9:24 PM.

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

    The ride from North Side to Wilkinsburg costs $5.50.

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