How to get from Union City to Grand Central Terminal by bus?

Union City to Grand Central Terminal - Bus Schedule

The 154 bus from Union City to Grand Central Terminal runs from 5:32 AM to 10:33 PM, with departures every 10 min-1 hr. The trip takes about 26 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Union City to Grand Central Terminal by bus

To get from Union City to Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan, take the 154 bus from 30th St at Hudson Ave station to Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, take the M42 bus from W 42 St/8 Av station to E 42nd St & Madison Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 26 min. The bus schedule from Union City may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Grand Central Terminal on the Moovit app.

26min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 154154
Bus - M42M42
Walk to Grand Central Terminal
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 - 154154
    Wait for bus
    154
    X New York Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W 42 St/8 Av
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - M42M42
    Wait for bus
    M42
    East Side U N-1 Av Crosstown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E 42nd St & Madison Ave
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to Grand Central Terminal
    Walk to
    Grand Central Terminal
    East 44th Street
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Union City to Grand Central Terminal

The distance between Union City, Manhattan and Grand Central Terminal, Manhattan is approximately 3.62 mi, which can typically be travelled in 26 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union City to Grand Central Terminal by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Union City to Grand Central Terminal

To check the bus schedule from Union City to Grand Central Terminal using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Union City) and destination (Grand Central Terminal), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Union City to Grand Central Terminal?

    The fastest way takes 26 minutes, using Bus line 154, Bus line M42.

  • Is there a direct bus between Union City and Grand Central Terminal?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Union City to Grand Central Terminal?

    The 154 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 bus line till Port Authority Bus Terminal near Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Union City to Grand Central Terminal by bus?

    The total travel time between Union City in New York - New Jersey and Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan by bus is about 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Union City to get to Grand Central Terminal?

    Get on the 154 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 Grand Central Terminal?

    Get off the bus at the Port Authority Bus Terminal, which is closest to Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan.

  • When is the first ferry from Union City to Grand Central Terminal?

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

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