How to get from Union City, Nj to Elizabeth by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Union City, Nj to Elizabeth in Elizabeth, Nj, take the 124 bus from 31st St at Hudson Ave station to Secaucus Junction Bus Plaza station. Next, take the NC train from Secaucus station to Elizabeth station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min.

53min
Bus - 124124
Train - NC
Leaves from 31st St at Hudson Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Union City, Nj
  • 2
    Bus - 124124
    Wait for bus
    124
    Secaucus Junction County Ave & Castle Rd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Secaucus Junction Bus Plaza
    ID 32469
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Secaucus
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3827| Trenton Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station Elizabeth
    Ride to train station
    Elizabeth
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 129 and NJCL

To get from Union City, Nj to Elizabeth in Elizabeth, Nj, take the 129 bus from 31st St at Hudson Ave station to Secaucus Junction Bus Plaza station. Next, take the NJCL train from Secaucus station to Elizabeth station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min.

50min
Bus - 129129
Train - NJCL
Leaves from 31st St at Hudson Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Union City, Nj
  • 2
    Bus - 129129
    Wait for bus
    129
    Secaucus Junction
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Secaucus Junction Bus Plaza
    ID 32471
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Secaucus
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3227| Long Branch
  • 6
    Ride to train station Elizabeth
    Ride to train station
    Elizabeth
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Union City, Nj to Elizabeth

The distance between Union City, Nj, Elizabeth, Nj and Elizabeth, Elizabeth, Nj is approximately 16.91 mi, which can typically be travelled in 53 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union City, Nj to Elizabeth by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elizabeth, Nj – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Union City, Nj

Union City, Nj is located at Union City, Nj, Elizabeth, Nj and the nearest public transit station is 30th St at Hudson Ave.

Bus stations close to Union City, Nj:

  • 30th St at Hudson Ave
  • 31st St at Palisade Ave
  • 30th St at Palisade Ave

Ferry stations close to Union City, Nj:

  • Lincoln Harbor
  • Port Imperial / Weehawken

Public transit stations close to Elizabeth, Elizabeth, Nj

Elizabeth is located at Elizabeth, Elizabeth, Nj and the nearest public transit station is Elizabeth Arch.

Train stations close to Elizabeth:

  • Union
  • Roselle Park
  • Elizabeth

Bus stations close to Elizabeth:

  • Elizabeth Arch
  • Broad St at Westfield Ave
  • Broad St at Jersey St

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 129 and NJCL

To get from Union City, Nj to Elizabeth in Elizabeth, Nj, take the 129 bus from 31st St at Hudson Ave station to Secaucus Junction Bus Plaza station. Next, take the NJCL train from Secaucus station to Elizabeth station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min.

50min
Bus - 129129
Train - NJCL
Leaves from 31st St at Hudson Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Union City, Nj
  • 2
    Bus - 129129
    Wait for bus
    129
    Secaucus Junction
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Secaucus Junction Bus Plaza
    ID 32471
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Secaucus
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3227| Long Branch
  • 6
    Ride to train station Elizabeth
    Ride to train station
    Elizabeth
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Union City, Nj to Elizabeth?

    The fastest way takes 53 minutes, using Bus line 124, Bus line NC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Union City, Nj to Elizabeth?

    The alternative route takes 50 minutes, using Bus line 129, Bus line NJCL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Union City, Nj and Elizabeth?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 53 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Union City, Nj to Elizabeth?

    The 124 bus line goes from Secaucus Junction County Ave & Castle Rd station near Union City, Nj in New York - New Jersey to Secaucus Junction Bus Plaza station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Secaucus Junction Bus Plaza station near Elizabeth in Elizabeth, Nj.

  • How long does it take to travel from Union City, Nj to Elizabeth by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Union City, Nj in New York - New Jersey and Elizabeth in Elizabeth, Nj by bus and train is about 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Union City, Nj to get to Elizabeth?

    Get on the 124 bus from the Secaucus Junction County Ave & Castle Rd stop near Union City, Nj in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Union City, Nj and Elizabeth?

    Get off the bus at the Secaucus Junction Bus Plaza station, which is closest to Elizabeth in Elizabeth, Nj.

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