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How to get from Manhattan to Hoboken by bus and subway?

By bus and subway

To get from Manhattan to Hoboken in Hoboken, Nj, take the C subway from 86 St station to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, take the 126 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to Washington St at 12th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min.

47min
Walk to subway station
Subway - C
Bus - 126126
Walk to Hoboken
Leaves from 86 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    86 St
    610 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Subway - C
    Wait for subway
    C
    Euclid Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Hoboken-Path
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St at 12th St
    ID 20515
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Hoboken
    Walk to
    Hoboken
    420 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and subway via B, A and 126

To get from Manhattan to Hoboken in Hoboken, Nj, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the B subway from 86 St station to 59 St-Columbus Circle station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A subway and finally take the 126 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to Washington St at 12th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min.

52min
Walk to subway station
Subway - B
Subway - A
Bus - 126126
Walk to Hoboken
Leaves from 86 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    86 St
    610 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Subway - B
    Wait for subway
    B
    Brighton Beach
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    59 St-Columbus Circle
    5 min
  • 4
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    3 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Hoboken-Path
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St at 12th St
    ID 20515
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Hoboken
    Walk to
    Hoboken
    420 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Manhattan to Hoboken

The distance between Manhattan, Hoboken, Nj and Hoboken, Hoboken, Nj is approximately 6.1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 47 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Manhattan to Hoboken by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Hoboken, Nj – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Manhattan

Manhattan is located at Manhattan, Hoboken, Nj and the nearest public transit station is Central Park West/W 86 St.

Subway stations close to Manhattan:

  • 86 St
  • 81 St-Museum Of Natural History
  • 96 St

Bus stations close to Manhattan:

  • Central Park West/W 86 St
  • Central Park West/W 84 St
  • W 86 St/Central Park West

Public transit stations close to Hoboken, Hoboken, Nj

Hoboken is located at Hoboken, Hoboken, Nj and the nearest public transit station is Washington St at 13th St.

Bus stations close to Hoboken:

  • Washington St at 13th St
  • Washington St at 12th St
  • 14th St at Bloomfield St

Ferry stations close to Hoboken:

  • Hoboken 14th Street
  • Lincoln Harbor

Alternative route by bus and subway via B, A and 126

To get from Manhattan to Hoboken in Hoboken, Nj, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the B subway from 86 St station to 59 St-Columbus Circle station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A subway and finally take the 126 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to Washington St at 12th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min.

52min
Walk to subway station
Subway - B
Subway - A
Bus - 126126
Walk to Hoboken
Leaves from 86 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    86 St
    610 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Subway - B
    Wait for subway
    B
    Brighton Beach
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    59 St-Columbus Circle
    5 min
  • 4
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    3 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Hoboken-Path
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St at 12th St
    ID 20515
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Hoboken
    Walk to
    Hoboken
    420 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Manhattan to Hoboken?

    The fastest way takes 47 minutes, using Bus line C, Bus line 126.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Manhattan to Hoboken?

    The alternative route takes 52 minutes, using Bus line B, Bus line A, Bus line 126.

  • Is there a direct subway between Manhattan and Hoboken?

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

  • Which subway line goes from Manhattan to Hoboken?

    The C subway line goes from 86 St station near Manhattan in Manhattan to Euclid Av station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Euclid Av station near Hoboken in Hoboken, Nj.

  • How long does it take to travel from Manhattan to Hoboken by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Manhattan in Manhattan and Hoboken in Hoboken, Nj by subway and bus is about 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Manhattan to get to Hoboken?

    Get on the C subway from the 86 St station near Manhattan in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Manhattan and Hoboken?

    Get off the subway at the Euclid Av stop, which is closest to Hoboken in Hoboken, Nj.

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