How to get from Downtown to Ikea by bus and subway?

From Downtown to Ikea by bus and subway

To get from Downtown to Ikea in Elizabeth, take the Q subway from Avenue U station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, take the 111 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to Ikea Dr at Ikea station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min. The bus and subway schedule from Downtown may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Ikea on the Moovit app.

110min
Walk to subway station
Subway - Q
Bus - 111111
Walk to Ikea
Leaves from Avenue U

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Avenue U
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    96 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 111111
    Wait for bus
    111
    Jersey Gardens and Ikea Elizabeth
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ikea Dr at Ikea
    ID 28844
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ikea
    Walk to
    Ikea
    IKEA Drive
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Downtown to Ikea by bus and subway via BM3, 3 and 111

To get from Downtown to Ikea in Elizabeth, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the BM3 bus from Ocean Av / Avenue U station to Church St / Barclay St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 3 subway and finally take the 111 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to Ikea Dr at Ikea station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min. The bus and subway schedule from Downtown may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Ikea on the Moovit app.

128min
Walk to bus station
Bus - BM3BM3
Subway - 3
Bus - 111111
Walk to Ikea
Leaves from Ocean Av / Avenue U

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ocean Av / Avenue U
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - BM3BM3
    Wait for bus
    BM3
    Downtown Loop Via Church St Via Water St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Church St / Barclay St
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Park Place
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    Harlem-148 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 111111
    Wait for bus
    111
    Jersey Gardens and Ikea Elizabeth
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ikea Dr at Ikea
    ID 28844
    41 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ikea
    Walk to
    Ikea
    IKEA Drive
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downtown to Ikea

The distance between Downtown, Elizabeth and Ikea, Elizabeth is approximately 30.32 mi, which can typically be travelled in 110 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downtown to Ikea by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elizabeth – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Downtown to Ikea

To check the bus and subway schedule from Downtown to Ikea using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Downtown) and destination (Ikea), 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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Alternative route from Downtown to Ikea by bus and subway via BM3, 3 and 111

To get from Downtown to Ikea in Elizabeth, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the BM3 bus from Ocean Av / Avenue U station to Church St / Barclay St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 3 subway and finally take the 111 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to Ikea Dr at Ikea station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min. The bus and subway schedule from Downtown may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Ikea on the Moovit app.

128min
Walk to bus station
Bus - BM3BM3
Subway - 3
Bus - 111111
Walk to Ikea
Leaves from Ocean Av / Avenue U

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ocean Av / Avenue U
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - BM3BM3
    Wait for bus
    BM3
    Downtown Loop Via Church St Via Water St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Church St / Barclay St
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Park Place
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    Harlem-148 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 111111
    Wait for bus
    111
    Jersey Gardens and Ikea Elizabeth
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ikea Dr at Ikea
    ID 28844
    41 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ikea
    Walk to
    Ikea
    IKEA Drive
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Downtown to Ikea?

    The fastest way takes 110 minutes, using Subway line Q, Bus line 111.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Downtown to Ikea?

    The alternative route takes 128 minutes, using Bus line BM3, Subway line 3, Bus line 111.

  • Is there a direct subway between Downtown and Ikea?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 50 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Downtown to Ikea?

    The Q subway line goes from Avenue U station near Downtown in New York - New Jersey to 96 St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 96 St station near Ikea in Elizabeth.

  • How long does it take to travel from Downtown to Ikea by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Downtown in New York - New Jersey and Ikea in Elizabeth by subway and bus is about 1 hr 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Downtown to get to Ikea?

    Get on the Q subway from the Avenue U station near Downtown in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Downtown and Ikea?

    Get off the subway at the 96 St stop, which is closest to Ikea in Elizabeth.

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