Pittsburgh Bus Routes Decoded | Pittsburgh News

Navigating Pittsburgh’s bus system as a student? Here’s your cheat sheet: Free rides with your ID, but not all routes are created equal. The 93 gets you to Squirrel Hill and Bloomfield (though schedules are hit-or-miss), while the 71B—popular for Shadyside—is a rookie trap. Upper Campus? The 81 saves you from Cardiac Hill in winter, but the 82’s slow stops make it a drag. The 61C and 61D are champs for frequency and coverage, linking you to Downtown, Kennywood, and beyond. Skip the 28X Airport Flyer for daily use—it’s a long haul. The 75 is your direct Shadyside lifeline (crowds peak), but the 54? One of the worst—slow, unreliable, and rarely worth it. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/616da2be52711b54