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Pittsburgh Regional Transit 81 Bus Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)

The 81 bus (Inbound-Downtown) has 51 stops departing from Wharton St + S 20th and ending at Liberty Ave + Market St.

Choose any of the 81 bus stops below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.

Direction: Inbound-Downtown (51 stops)

  • Wharton St + S 20th

  • S 20th St + E Carson

  • E Carson St + 21st St

  • E Carson St + 22nd St

  • Forbes Ave + Craft Ave FS

  • Forbes Ave + Halket St (Magee Hospital)

  • Forbes Ave + Mckee Pl

  • Forbes Ave + Meyran

  • Forbes Ave + Oakland

  • Fifth Ave + Tennyson Ave

  • Fifth Ave + Thackeray Ave

  • Desoto St + Ohara

  • Terrace St + Sutherland Dr

  • Terrace St + Darragh

  • Terrace St + Chesterfield

  • Terrace St + Robinson

  • Robinson St + Ellers

  • Robinson St + Allequippa

  • Wadsworth St + Robinson

  • Eckstien + Wadsworth FS

  • Oak Hill + Hyman

  • Oak Hill + Bently

  • Bentley Dr + Burrows

  • Bentley Dr + Kirkpatrick FS

  • Bentley Dr + #1785

  • Bentley Dr + Nigh Way

  • Reed St + Elmore St

  • Reed St + Addison St

  • Reed St + Elmore St

  • Elmore St + Rose St

  • Rose St + Kirkpatrick

  • Kirkpatrick St + Centre

  • Centre Ave + Elmore

  • Centre Ave + Erin

  • Centre Ave + Devilliers

  • Centre Ave + Hill House

  • Centre Ave + Heldman

  • Centre Ave + Roberts

  • Roberts St + Wylie

  • Roberts St + Webster

  • Roberts St + Bedford

  • Bedford Ave + Manilla

  • Bedford Ave + Mercer

  • Crawford St at Wylie Ave

  • Wylie Ave at Fullerton St

  • Centre Ave + Logan FS

  • Sixth Ave + Fifth Ave

  • 5th Avenue + Grant

  • 5th Ave + Smithfield St

  • Fifth Ave + Wood St Ns

  • Liberty Ave + Market St

81 FAQ

  • What time does the 81 bus start operating?

    Services on the 81 bus start at 5:27 AM on Saturday.

  • What time does the 81 bus stop working?

    Services on the 81 bus stop at 4:57 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday.

  • What time does the 81 bus arrive?

    When does the Inbound-Downtown bus line come? for live arrival times and to see the full schedule for the Inbound-Downtown bus line that is closest to your location.

  • Is there a 81 bus stop near me?

    to view the nearest 81 bus stop.

Pittsburgh Regional Transit 81 bus Route Map - Inbound-Downtown

81 Bus Schedule

81 bus route operates everyday. Regular schedule hours: 5:43 AM-4:57 AM

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
Mon5:43 AM-4:57 AM33-48
Tue5:43 AM-4:57 AM33-48
Wed5:43 AM-4:57 AM33-48
Thu5:43 AM-4:57 AM33-48
Fri5:43 AM-11:33 PM33-46
Sat5:27 AM-11:01 PM43-47
Sun6:37 AM-4:57 AM45-47

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81 line bus fare

Pittsburgh Regional Transit 81 (Inbound-Downtown) prices may change based on several factors. For more information about Pittsburgh Regional Transit tickets costs please check the Moovit app or Pittsburgh Regional Transit’s official website.

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81 (Pittsburgh Regional Transit)

The first stop of the 81 bus route is Wharton St + S 20th and the last stop is Liberty Ave + Market St. 81 (Inbound-Downtown) is operational during everyday.

Additional information: 81 has 51 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 minutes.

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