Trip Planner Tips
When searching by key words, such as “park and ride,” use only one word (for example: either “park” or “ride”).
Intersections can be entered using a comma or the word ‘and’ (for example: “5th and Wood” and “5th, Wood” are both valid intersection entries).
Avoid using North, South, East and West in front of a street names (for example: “West Main and 3rd” should be entered as “Main and 3rd”).
Street addresses are not supported. Enter either a street intersection or a landmark.
When using a route, enter “RT ##” (for example: RT 51).
The trip options selected may greatly impact the itinerary that is planned. For instance, planning a trip with the “Has the least amount of walking” option selected may produce a different itinerary than the same trip planned with the “Has fewest transfers” option selected. The first itinerary may have a shorter walking distance, but may require you to make several transfers. The second itinerary may require you to walk a little further, but will have less transfers. If you are not satisfied with the planned itinerary, please go back and change the trip options to obtain a better result.
General Service Tips
When traveling between Downtown and Oakland, you may take all 61, 71, or 500 series buses.
When traveling between Downtown and the Strip District, you may take all 86 or 91 series buses.
When traveling between Downtown and the South Side, you may take 51A or 51C.
When traveling between Downtown and the North Side, you may take 16B, 16D or 500.
Check detour notices available on this website. Your bus stop(s) could be affected.
Most of the time, one bus or T will take you to your destination. However, if you need to transfer to another route, simply ask the driver for a transfer when you pay your fare. Transfers cost 50 cents and are valid for three hours for a one-zone ride in any direction.
When traveling toward Downtown Pittsburgh, pay your fare as you board.
When traveling away from Downtown Pittsburgh, pay as you exit.
If your route does not enter Downtown Pittsburgh, pay as you board.
After 7:00 p.m., pay as you board on all routes.
Exact fare must be deposited into the fare box. Operators do not carry change.
Bus stops are easy to find. Most bus stop signs list the names and numbers of each route that stop there.
Bus routes are easily identified on the vehicle head signs.