How to get from Plainview to Union City by bus and train?

From Plainview to Union City by bus and train

To get from Plainview to Union City in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the N79 bus from Rex Pl / Old Country station to Hicksville Sta / Duffy station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH train and finally take the 129 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to 31st St at Hudson Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min. The bus and train schedule from Plainview may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Union City on the Moovit app.

106min
Walk to bus station
Bus - N79N79
Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
Bus - 129129
Walk to Union City
Leaves from Rex Pl / Old Country

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rex Pl / Old Country
    ID 274
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - N79N79
    Wait for bus
    N79
    Hicksville
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hicksville Sta / Duffy
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hicksville
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    0.55 mi • 12 min
  • 8
    Bus - 129129
    Wait for bus
    129
    Secaucus Junction Via Secaucus Plaza
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    31st St at Hudson Ave
    ID 21685
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Union City
    Walk to
    Union City
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Plainview to Union City by bus and train via N79, PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH and 111

To get from Plainview to Union City in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the N79 bus from Rex Pl / Old Country station to Hicksville Sta / Duffy station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH train and finally take the 111 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to 31st St at Hudson Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The bus and train schedule from Plainview may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Union City on the Moovit app.

107min
Walk to bus station
Bus - N79N79
Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
Bus - 111111
Walk to Union City
Leaves from Rex Pl / Old Country

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rex Pl / Old Country
    ID 274
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - N79N79
    Wait for bus
    N79
    Hicksville
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hicksville Sta / Duffy
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hicksville
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    0.55 mi • 12 min
  • 8
    Bus - 111111
    Wait for bus
    111
    Jersey Gardens and Ikea Elizabeth
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    31st St at Hudson Ave
    ID 21685
    11 min
  • 10
    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 Plainview to Union City

The distance between Plainview, New York - New Jersey and Union City, New York - New Jersey is approximately 32.43 mi, which can typically be travelled in 106 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Plainview to Union City by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Plainview to Union City

To check the bus and train schedule from Plainview to Union City using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Plainview) and destination (Union City), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, 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 train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Plainview to Union City by bus and train via N79, PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH and 111

To get from Plainview to Union City in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the N79 bus from Rex Pl / Old Country station to Hicksville Sta / Duffy station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH train and finally take the 111 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to 31st St at Hudson Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The bus and train schedule from Plainview may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Union City on the Moovit app.

107min
Walk to bus station
Bus - N79N79
Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
Bus - 111111
Walk to Union City
Leaves from Rex Pl / Old Country

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rex Pl / Old Country
    ID 274
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - N79N79
    Wait for bus
    N79
    Hicksville
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hicksville Sta / Duffy
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hicksville
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    0.55 mi • 12 min
  • 8
    Bus - 111111
    Wait for bus
    111
    Jersey Gardens and Ikea Elizabeth
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    31st St at Hudson Ave
    ID 21685
    11 min
  • 10
    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 Plainview to Union City?

    The fastest way takes 106 minutes, using Bus line N79, Train line PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH, Bus line 129.

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

    The alternative route takes 107 minutes, using Bus line N79, Train line PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH, Bus line 111.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 46 min.

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

    The N79 bus line goes from Rex Pl / Old Country station near Plainview to Hicksville station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Hicksville station near Union City in New York - New Jersey.

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

    The total travel time between Plainview and Union City in New York - New Jersey by bus and train is about 1 hr 46 min.

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

    Get on the N79 bus from the Rex Pl / Old Country stop near Plainview in New York - New Jersey.

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

    Get off the bus at the Hicksville stop, which is closest to Union City in New York - New Jersey.

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