r/Duquesne • u/queernightmare • Jul 12 '26
Info on bus commute from Crafton to Downtown
Hi 👋🏽 Incoming grad student currently out of state apartment hunting like crazy before August rolls in.
I'm back at it again this time to ask about the Western part of the city.
If anyone has experience living in Crafton/the Western side and taking a bus to campus/downtown:
What is the commute like from Crafton?
Seems like there are a number of bus lines to choose from, which would you say is the most reliable and/or less lengthy ride? Least reliable and/or longest ride?
How are the buses at rush hours? Crowded? Longer commutes than estimated?
Any hidden pros/cons to living in Crafton/the West despite the majority of my daily activities being downtown? Am I crazy for looking this far out?
Would you recommend the Western side of the city for apartments for a student relying on public transportation or should I prioritize looking elsewhere?
I don't mind long commutes (to a point) but I do need reliability and consistency so I'm trying to get a sense of that by getting as much on the ground info as I can. Any help is appreciated!
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u/Electrical-Market665 Jul 15 '26
I would get a e-bike if you are commuting that far. The buses are great, but for example, I live in sq hill and used to bus to Pitt. On the best day it would take 15 minutes, on a bad day it would take 45 minutes.
On my bike it is a constant 15 minutes.
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u/queernightmare Jul 12 '26
If anyone seeing this post here wants more info on this, I got helpful replies on r/Pittsburgh !