How to get from First Avenue to Wilkinsburg by bus and light rail?

By bus and light rail

To get from First Avenue to Wilkinsburg in Wilkinsburg, take the RED light rail from First Avenue 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 41 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

41min$2.75
Light Rail - REDRED
Bus - 6969
Walk to Wilkinsburg
Leaves from First Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    First Avenue
  • 2
    Light Rail - REDRED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    Inbound-North Shore
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Wood Street
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Liberty Ave + Wood St
    ID 46
    60 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
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to Wilkinsburg
    Walk to
    Wilkinsburg
    Ross Avenue
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

Take one direct bus from First Avenue to Wilkinsburg in Wilkinsburg: take the 69 bus from Blvd Of Allies + Duquesne Univ Footbridge station to Ross Ave + Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

35min$2.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6969
Walk to Wilkinsburg
Leaves from Blvd Of Allies + Duquesne Univ Footbridge

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blvd Of Allies + Duquesne Univ Footbridge
    ID 24
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6969
    Wait for bus
    69
    Outbound-Forbes Hospital
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ross Ave + Center
    ID 7703
    22 min
  • 4
    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 First Avenue to Wilkinsburg

The distance between First Avenue, Wilkinsburg and Wilkinsburg, Wilkinsburg is approximately 8.33 mi, which can typically be travelled in 41 min. Moovit will show you the directions from First Avenue 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 First Avenue

First Avenue is located at First Avenue, Wilkinsburg and the nearest public transit station is Second Ave + B St.

Bus stations close to First Avenue:

  • Second Ave + B St
  • Ft Pitt Blvd + Smithfield St FS
  • Second Ave + Municipal Courts Dr FS

Funicular stations close to First Avenue:

  • Monongahela Incline at Lower Station
  • Monongahela Incline at Upper 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 St + Wood

Related Routes

By bus

Take one direct bus from First Avenue to Wilkinsburg in Wilkinsburg: take the 69 bus from Blvd Of Allies + Duquesne Univ Footbridge station to Ross Ave + Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

35min$2.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6969
Walk to Wilkinsburg
Leaves from Blvd Of Allies + Duquesne Univ Footbridge

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blvd Of Allies + Duquesne Univ Footbridge
    ID 24
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6969
    Wait for bus
    69
    Outbound-Forbes Hospital
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ross Ave + Center
    ID 7703
    22 min
  • 4
    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 First Avenue to Wilkinsburg?

    The fastest way takes 41 minutes, using Bus line RED, Bus line 69.

  • What is the alternative route to get from First Avenue to Wilkinsburg?

    The alternative route takes 35 minutes, using Bus line 69.

  • Is there a direct light rail between First Avenue and Wilkinsburg?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 41 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from First Avenue to Wilkinsburg?

    The RED light rail line goes from Inbound-North Shore station near First Avenue in Pittsburgh to Wood Street station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Wilkinsburg station near Wilkinsburg in Wilkinsburg.

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

    The total travel time between First Avenue in Pittsburgh and Wilkinsburg in Wilkinsburg by light rail and bus is about 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near First Avenue to get to Wilkinsburg?

    Get on the RED light rail from the Inbound-North Shore station near First Avenue in Pittsburgh.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between First Avenue and Wilkinsburg?

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

  • When is the first bus from First Avenue to Wilkinsburg?

    The first bus from First Avenue in Pittsburgh to Wilkinsburg in Wilkinsburg is NORTH BRADDOCK. It leaves the Fifth Ave + Ross St stop at 8:16 PM.

  • How much is the light rail fare from First Avenue to Wilkinsburg?

    The ride from First Avenue to Wilkinsburg costs $2.75.

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