How to get from Union City to Manhattan by bus and subway?

From Union City to Manhattan by bus and subway

To get from Union City to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey, take the 159 bus from 30th St at Hudson Ave station to Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, take the A subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal station to Chambers St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 36 min. The bus and subway schedule from Union City may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Manhattan on the Moovit app.

36min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 159159
Subway - A
Walk to Manhattan
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
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Chambers St
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to Manhattan
    Walk to
    Manhattan
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Union City to Manhattan

The distance between Union City, New York - New Jersey and Manhattan, New York - New Jersey is approximately 5.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 36 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union City to Manhattan by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Union City to Manhattan

To check the bus and subway schedule from Union City to Manhattan using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Union City) and destination (Manhattan), 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 Manhattan?

    The fastest way takes 36 minutes, using Bus line 159, Subway line A.

  • Is there a direct bus between Union City and Manhattan in New York - New Jersey?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 36 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Union City to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Union City to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Union City and Manhattan in New York - New Jersey by bus and subway is about 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Union City to get to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey?

    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 Manhattan in New York - New Jersey?

    Get off the bus at the Port Authority Bus Terminal station, which is closest to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey.

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