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How to get from Union Street Station to Downtown by bus and subway?

From Union Street Station to Downtown by bus and subway

To get from Union Street Station to Downtown in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the R subway from Union St station to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the Q subway and finally take the B3 bus from Avenue U/E 16 St station to Avenue U/Bedford Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

47min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - R
Subway - Q
Bus - B3B3
Leaves from Union St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Union St
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Forest Hills-71 Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr
    2 min
  • 4
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Avenue U
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Avenue U/E 16 St
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - B3B3
    Wait for bus
    B3
    Bergen Beach E 71 St Via Av U
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Avenue U/Bedford Av
    Ride to bus station
    Avenue U/Bedford Av
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Union Street Station to Downtown by bus and subway via Q and B3

To get from Union Street Station to Downtown in New York - New Jersey, take the Q subway from 7 Av station to Avenue U station. Next, take the B3 bus from Avenue U/E 16 St station to Avenue U/Bedford Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

45min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - Q
Bus - B3B3
Leaves from 7 Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    7 Av
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Avenue U
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Avenue U/E 16 St
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - B3B3
    Wait for bus
    B3
    Bergen Beach E 71 St Via Av U
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Avenue U/Bedford Av
    Ride to bus station
    Avenue U/Bedford Av
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Union Street Station to Downtown

The distance between Union Street Station, New York - New Jersey and Downtown, New York - New Jersey is approximately 7.3 mi, which can typically be travelled in 47 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Street Station to Downtown by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Union Street Station

Union Street Station is located at Union Street, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Bergen St [2,3,4].

Subway stations close to Union Street Station:

  • Bergen St [2,3,4]
  • Grand Army Plaza [2,3,4]
  • Atlantic Av - Barclays Ctr [B,D,N,Q,R,2,3,4,5]

Train stations close to Union Street Station:

  • Atlantic Terminal Lirr

Bus stations close to Union Street Station:

  • 3 Av/6 St

Public transit stations close to Downtown, New York - New Jersey

Downtown is located at Bedford Avenue, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Nostrand Av/Avenue U.

Subway stations close to Downtown:

  • Sheepshead Bay
  • Neck Rd
  • Avenue U

Bus stations close to Downtown:

  • Nostrand Av/Avenue U
  • Ocean Av/Avenue U
  • Avenue U/Ocean Av

Alternative route from Union Street Station to Downtown by bus and subway via Q and B3

To get from Union Street Station to Downtown in New York - New Jersey, take the Q subway from 7 Av station to Avenue U station. Next, take the B3 bus from Avenue U/E 16 St station to Avenue U/Bedford Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

45min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - Q
Bus - B3B3
Leaves from 7 Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    7 Av
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Avenue U
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Avenue U/E 16 St
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - B3B3
    Wait for bus
    B3
    Bergen Beach E 71 St Via Av U
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Avenue U/Bedford Av
    Ride to bus station
    Avenue U/Bedford Av
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Union Street Station to Downtown?

    The fastest way takes 47 minutes, using Bus line R, Bus line Q, Bus line B3.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Union Street Station to Downtown?

    The alternative route takes 45 minutes, using Bus line Q, Bus line B3.

  • Is there a direct subway between Union Street Station and Downtown?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 47 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Union Street Station to Downtown?

    The R subway line goes from Union St station near Union Street Station in Brooklyn to Forest Hills-71 Av station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Forest Hills-71 Av station near Downtown in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Union Street Station to Downtown by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Union Street Station in Brooklyn and Downtown in New York - New Jersey by subway and bus is about 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Union Street Station to get to Downtown?

    Get on the R subway from the Union St station near Union Street Station in Brooklyn.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Union Street Station and Downtown?

    Get off the subway at the Forest Hills-71 Av stop, which is closest to Downtown in New York - New Jersey.

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from Union Street Station to Downtown?

    The ride from Union Street Station to Downtown costs $2.90.