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

From Manhattan to Union City by bus and subway

To get from Manhattan to Union City in New York - New Jersey, take the 3 subway from Park Place station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, take the 159 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to 31st St at Hudson Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 29 min. The bus and subway schedule from Manhattan may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City on the Moovit app.

29min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 3
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City
Leaves from Park Place

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Park Place
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    Harlem-148 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 159159
    Wait for bus
    159
    Fort Lee Linwood Park
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    31st St at Hudson Ave
    ID 21685
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to Union City
    Walk to
    Union City
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Manhattan to Union City by bus and subway via 3 and 161

To get from Manhattan to Union City in New York - New Jersey, take the 3 subway from Park Place station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, take the 161 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to 31st St at Hudson Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 34 min. The bus and subway schedule from Manhattan may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City on the Moovit app.

34min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 3
Bus - 161161
Walk to Union City
Leaves from Park Place

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Park Place
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    Harlem-148 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    Paterson Via Union City
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    31st St at Hudson Ave
    ID 21685
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Union City
    Walk to
    Union City
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Manhattan to Union City

The distance between Manhattan, New York - New Jersey and Union City, New York - New Jersey is approximately 5.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 29 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Manhattan to Union City 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 Manhattan to Union City

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Manhattan to Union City by bus and subway via 3 and 161

To get from Manhattan to Union City in New York - New Jersey, take the 3 subway from Park Place station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, take the 161 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to 31st St at Hudson Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 34 min. The bus and subway schedule from Manhattan may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City on the Moovit app.

34min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 3
Bus - 161161
Walk to Union City
Leaves from Park Place

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Park Place
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    Harlem-148 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    Paterson Via Union City
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    31st St at Hudson Ave
    ID 21685
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Union City
    Walk to
    Union City
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 29 minutes, using Subway line 3, Bus line 159.

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

    The alternative route takes 34 minutes, using Subway line 3, Bus line 161.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 29 min.

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

    The 3 subway line goes from Harlem-148 St station near Manhattan to Times Sq-42 St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Times Sq-42 St station near Union City in New York - New Jersey.

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

    The total travel time between Manhattan and Union City in New York - New Jersey by subway and bus is about 29 min.

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

    Get on the 3 subway from the Harlem-148 St station near Manhattan in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Manhattan and Union City in New York - New Jersey?

    Get off the subway at the Times Sq-42 St stop, which is closest to Union City in New York - New Jersey.

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