How to get from Union City to Empire State Building by bus and subway?

Union City to Empire State Building - Bus Schedule

The 159 bus from Union City to Empire State Building runs from 12:50 AM to 12:20 AM, with departures every 5 min-1 hr 55 min. The trip takes about 30 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Union City to Empire State Building by bus and subway

To get from Union City to Empire State Building in Manhattan, take the 159 bus from 30th St at Hudson Ave station to Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, take the W subway from Times Sq-42 St station to 23 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min. The bus and subway schedule from Union City may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Empire State Building on the Moovit app.

30min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 159159
Subway - W
Walk to Empire State Building
Leaves from 30th St at Hudson Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    30th St at Hudson Ave
    ID 21683
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 159159
    Wait for bus
    159
    New York Via Bergenline Ave
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    13 min
  • 4
    Subway - W
    Wait for subway
    W
    Whitehall St-South Ferry
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    23 St
    5 min
  • 6
    Walk to Empire State Building
    Walk to
    Empire State Building
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Union City to Empire State Building

The distance between Union City, Manhattan and Empire State Building, Manhattan is approximately 3.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 30 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union City to Empire State Building by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Union City to Empire State Building

To check the bus and subway schedule from Union City to Empire State Building using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Union City) and destination (Empire State Building), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Union City to Empire State Building?

    The fastest way takes 30 minutes, using Bus line 159, Subway line W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Union City and Empire State Building?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 30 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Union City to Empire State Building?

    The 159 bus line goes from 30th St at Hudson Ave station near Union City in New York - New Jersey to Port Authority Bus Terminal. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Port Authority Bus Terminal near Empire State Building in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Union City to Empire State Building by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Union City in New York - New Jersey and Empire State Building in Manhattan by bus and subway is about 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Union City to get to Empire State Building?

    Get on the 159 bus from the 30th St at Hudson Ave stop near Union City in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Union City and Empire State Building?

    Get off the bus at the Port Authority Bus Terminal, which is closest to Empire State Building in Manhattan.

  • When is the first ferry from Union City to Empire State Building?

    The first ferry from Union City in New York - New Jersey to Empire State Building in Manhattan is Lincoln Harbor - Midtown / W 39th St. It leaves the Lincoln Harbor station at 1:58 AM.

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