How to get from Universal Avenue to Downtown by bus, subway and train?

By bus, subway and train

To get from Universal Avenue to Downtown in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 819 bus from Park Ave at Oak Tree Ave station to Watchung Ave at E 4th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RVL train and finally take the Q subway from 34 St-Herald Sq station to Avenue U station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 59 min.

179min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 819819
Train - RVL
Subway - Q
Walk to Downtown
Leaves from Park Ave at Oak Tree Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park Ave at Oak Tree Ave
    ID 24063
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 819819
    Wait for bus
    819
    Piscataway
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Watchung Ave at E 4th St
    ID 29352
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Plainfield
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RVLRVL
    Wait for train
    RVL
    #5126| New York Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    61 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Avenue U
    41 min
  • 10
    Walk to Downtown
    Walk to
    Downtown
    Bedford Avenue
    0.5 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and subway

To get from Universal Avenue to Downtown in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 819 bus from Park Ave at Oak Tree Ave station to Watchung Ave at E 4th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 114 bus and finally take the Q subway from Times Sq-42 St station to Avenue U station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 23 min.

203min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 819819
Bus - 114114
Subway - Q
Walk to Downtown
Leaves from Park Ave at Oak Tree Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park Ave at Oak Tree Ave
    ID 24063
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 819819
    Wait for bus
    819
    Piscataway
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Watchung Ave at E 4th St
    ID 29352
    24 min
  • 4
    Bus - 114114
    Wait for bus
    114
    New York
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    88 min
  • 6
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    110 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Avenue U
    44 min
  • 9
    Walk to Downtown
    Walk to
    Downtown
    Bedford Avenue
    0.5 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Universal Avenue to Downtown

The distance between Universal Avenue, New York - New Jersey and Downtown, New York - New Jersey is approximately 45.11 mi, which can typically be travelled in 179 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Universal Avenue to Downtown by bus, subway and train, 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 Universal Avenue

Universal Avenue is located at Universal Avenue, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Park Ave at Oak Tree Ave.

Bus stations close to Universal Avenue:

  • Park Ave at Oak Tree Ave
  • Oak Tree Ave 610' E Of Park Ave
  • Park Ave at Caffery Ter

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 Avenue U/Nostrand Av.

Subway stations close to Downtown:

  • Kings Hwy
  • Avenue U
  • Neck Rd

Bus stations close to Downtown:

  • Avenue U/Nostrand Av
  • Avenue U/Bedford Av
  • Nostrand Av/Avenue U

Related Routes

By bus and subway

To get from Universal Avenue to Downtown in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 819 bus from Park Ave at Oak Tree Ave station to Watchung Ave at E 4th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 114 bus and finally take the Q subway from Times Sq-42 St station to Avenue U station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 23 min.

203min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 819819
Bus - 114114
Subway - Q
Walk to Downtown
Leaves from Park Ave at Oak Tree Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park Ave at Oak Tree Ave
    ID 24063
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 819819
    Wait for bus
    819
    Piscataway
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Watchung Ave at E 4th St
    ID 29352
    24 min
  • 4
    Bus - 114114
    Wait for bus
    114
    New York
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    88 min
  • 6
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    110 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Avenue U
    44 min
  • 9
    Walk to Downtown
    Walk to
    Downtown
    Bedford Avenue
    0.5 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Universal Avenue to Downtown?

    The fastest way takes 179 minutes, using Bus line 819, Bus line RVL, Bus line Q.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Universal Avenue to Downtown?

    The alternative route takes 203 minutes, using Bus line 819, Bus line 114, Bus line Q.

  • Is there a direct bus between Universal Avenue and Downtown?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 59 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Universal Avenue to Downtown?

    The 819 bus line goes from Park Ave at Oak Tree Ave station near Universal Avenue in Edison, Nj to Piscataway station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till Piscataway station near Downtown in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Universal Avenue to Downtown by bus, train and subway?

    The total travel time between Universal Avenue in Edison, Nj and Downtown in New York - New Jersey by bus, train and subway is about 2 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Universal Avenue to get to Downtown?

    Get on the 819 bus from the Park Ave at Oak Tree Ave stop near Universal Avenue in Edison, Nj.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Universal Avenue and Downtown?

    Get off the bus at the Piscataway station, which is closest to Downtown in New York - New Jersey.

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