How to get from Columbia St/Atlantic Av to Union City, NJ by bus and subway?

From Columbia St/Atlantic Av to Union City, NJ by bus and subway

To get from Columbia St/Atlantic Av to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the B61 bus from Columbia St/Atlantic Av station to Smith St/Fulton St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A subway and finally 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 56 min. The bus and subway schedule from Columbia St/Atlantic Av may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

56min
Bus - B61B61
Subway - A
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Columbia St/Atlantic Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Columbia St/Atlantic Av
  • 2
    Bus - B61B61
    Wait for bus
    B61
    Downtown Bklyn Fulton Mall Via Red Hook
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Smith St/Fulton St
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Jay St-Metrotech
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Inwood-207 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    ID 26229
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 159159
    Wait for bus
    159
    Fort Lee Linwood Park
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New York Ave at 35th St
    ID 30205
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Union City, NJ
    Walk to
    Union City, NJ
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Columbia St/Atlantic Av to Union City, NJ

The distance between Columbia St/Atlantic Av and Union City, NJ is approximately 9.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 56 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Columbia St/Atlantic 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.

Bus And Subway schedule from Columbia St/Atlantic Av to Union City, NJ

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

    The fastest way takes 56 minutes, using Bus line B61, Subway line A, Bus line 159.

  • Is there a direct bus between Columbia St/Atlantic Av and Union City, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Columbia St/Atlantic Av to Union City, NJ?

    The B61 bus line goes from Smith St/Fulton St station near Columbia St/Atlantic Av in Brooklyn to Jay St-Metrotech station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Jay St-Metrotech station near Union City, NJ.

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

    The total travel time between Columbia St/Atlantic Av and Union City, NJ by bus and subway is about 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Columbia St/Atlantic Av to get to Union City, NJ?

    Get on the B61 bus from the Smith St/Fulton St stop near Columbia St/Atlantic Av in Brooklyn.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Columbia St/Atlantic Av and Union City, NJ?

    Get off the bus at the Jay St-Metrotech stop, which is closest to Union City, NJ.

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