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 Drop Off 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 35 min.

35min
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 Drop Off
    ID 31899
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Chambers St
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Manhattan
    Walk to
    Manhattan
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Union City to Manhattan by bus and subway via 159 and 3

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 3 subway from Times Sq-42 St station to Park Place station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min.

37min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 159159
Subway - 3
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
    Times Sq-42 St
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    New Lots Av
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Place
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Manhattan
    Walk to
    Manhattan
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in New York - New Jersey.
All local mobility options in one app

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 6.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 35 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.

Public transit stations close to Union City

Union City is located at Union City, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is 30th St at Pleasant Ave.

Bus stations close to Union City:

  • 30th St at Pleasant Ave
  • Marginal Rd N at Pleasant Ave
  • 31st St at Palisade Ave

Ferry stations close to Union City:

  • Lincoln Harbor
  • Port Imperial

Public transit stations close to Manhattan, New York - New Jersey

Manhattan is located at Manhattan, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is City Hall.

Subway stations close to Manhattan:

  • City Hall
  • Park Place
  • Chambers St

Bus stations close to Manhattan:

  • Broadway & Murray St
  • Murray St & Broadway
  • Broadway/Murray St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Union City to Manhattan by bus and subway via 159 and 3

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 3 subway from Times Sq-42 St station to Park Place station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min.

37min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 159159
Subway - 3
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
    Times Sq-42 St
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    New Lots Av
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Place
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Manhattan
    Walk to
    Manhattan
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Union City to Manhattan?

    The fastest way takes 35 minutes, using Bus line 159, Subway line A.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Union City to Manhattan?

    The alternative route takes 37 minutes, using Bus line 159, Subway line 3.

  • 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 35 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 New York Via Bergenline Ave station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till New York Via Bergenline Ave 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 35 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 New York Via Bergenline Ave station, which is closest to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey.

Popular Routes