How to get from W 181 St/Amsterdam Av to Union City, NJ by bus and subway?

From W 181 St/Amsterdam Av to Union City, NJ by bus and subway

To get from W 181 St/Amsterdam Av to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the 1 subway from 181 St station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, take the 159 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to New York Ave at 35th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min.

55min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 1
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from 181 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    181 St
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    South Ferry
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    29 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
    New York Ave at 35th St
    ID 30205
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Union City, NJ
    Walk to
    Union City, NJ
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from W 181 St/Amsterdam Av to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via 1, A and 125

To get from W 181 St/Amsterdam Av to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the 1 subway from 181 St station to 168 St-Washington Hts station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A subway and finally take the 125 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to 31st St at Bergenline Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min.

52min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 1
Subway - A
Bus - 125125
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from 181 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    181 St
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    South Ferry
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    168 St-Washington Hts
    3 min
  • 4
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Far Rockaway-Mott Av
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 125125
    Wait for bus
    125
    Jersey City Journal Square
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    31st St at Bergenline Ave
    ID 21687
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Union City, NJ
    Walk to
    Union City, NJ
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from W 181 St/Amsterdam Av to Union City, NJ

The distance between W 181 St/Amsterdam Av and Union City, NJ is approximately 9.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 55 min. Moovit will show you the directions from W 181 St/Amsterdam Av to Union City, NJ by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Union City – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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Alternative route from W 181 St/Amsterdam Av to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via 1, A and 125

To get from W 181 St/Amsterdam Av to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the 1 subway from 181 St station to 168 St-Washington Hts station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A subway and finally take the 125 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to 31st St at Bergenline Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min.

52min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 1
Subway - A
Bus - 125125
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from 181 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    181 St
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    South Ferry
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    168 St-Washington Hts
    3 min
  • 4
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Far Rockaway-Mott Av
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 125125
    Wait for bus
    125
    Jersey City Journal Square
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    31st St at Bergenline Ave
    ID 21687
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Union City, NJ
    Walk to
    Union City, NJ
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from W 181 St/Amsterdam Av to Union City, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 55 minutes, using Subway line 1, Bus line 159.

  • What is the alternative route to get from W 181 St/Amsterdam Av to Union City, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 52 minutes, using Subway line 1, Subway line A, Bus line 125.

  • Is there a direct subway between W 181 St/Amsterdam Av and Union City, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 55 min.

  • Which subway line goes from W 181 St/Amsterdam Av to Union City, NJ?

    The 1 subway line goes from 181 St station near W 181 St/Amsterdam Av in Manhattan to South Ferry station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till South Ferry station near Union City, NJ.

  • How long does it take to travel from W 181 St/Amsterdam Av to Union City, NJ by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between W 181 St/Amsterdam Av and Union City, NJ by subway and bus is about 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near W 181 St/Amsterdam Av to get to Union City, NJ?

    Get on the 1 subway from the 181 St station near W 181 St/Amsterdam Av in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between W 181 St/Amsterdam Av and Union City, NJ?

    Get off the subway at the South Ferry stop, which is closest to Union City, NJ.

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