How to get from 5 Av/9 St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway?

From 5 Av/9 St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway

To get from 5 Av/9 St to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the R subway from 4 Av-9 St station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, take the 154 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to JFK Blvd at 36th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min.

69min
Walk to subway station
Subway - R
Bus - 154154
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from 4 Av-9 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    4 Av-9 St
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Forest Hills-71 Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 154154
    Wait for bus
    154
    Fort Lee
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    JFK Blvd at 36th St
    ID 21732
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to Union City, NJ
    Walk to
    Union City, NJ
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from 5 Av/9 St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via G, A and 159

To get from 5 Av/9 St to Union City, NJ in Union City, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the G subway from 4 Av-9 St station to Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts 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 59 min.

59min
Walk to subway station
Subway - G
Subway - A
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from 4 Av-9 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    4 Av-9 St
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - G
    Wait for subway
    G
    Court Sq
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts
    8 min
  • 4
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Dyckman St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 159159
    Wait for bus
    159
    Fort Lee Linwood Park
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New York Ave at 35th St
    ID 30205
    9 min
  • 9
    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 5 Av/9 St to Union City, NJ

The distance between 5 Av/9 St, Union City and Union City, NJ, Union City is approximately 10.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 5 Av/9 St 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.

Public transit stations close to 5 Av/9 St

5 Av/9 St is located at 5 Av/9 St, Union City and the nearest public transit station is 9 St/5 Av.

Subway stations close to 5 Av/9 St:

  • 4 Av-9 St
  • 7 Av
  • Smith-9 Sts

Bus stations close to 5 Av/9 St:

  • 9 St/5 Av
  • 5 Av/9 St
  • 5 Av/7 St

Public transit stations close to Union City, NJ, Union City

Union City, NJ is located at Union City, NJ, Union City and the nearest public transit station is 31st St at Bergenline Ave.

Bus stations close to Union City, NJ:

  • 31st St at Bergenline Ave
  • Bergenline Ave at 32nd St
  • New York Ave at 37th St

Ferry stations close to Union City, NJ:

  • Port Imperial

Related Routes

Alternative route from 5 Av/9 St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via G, A and 159

To get from 5 Av/9 St to Union City, NJ in Union City, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the G subway from 4 Av-9 St station to Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts 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 59 min.

59min
Walk to subway station
Subway - G
Subway - A
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from 4 Av-9 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    4 Av-9 St
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - G
    Wait for subway
    G
    Court Sq
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts
    8 min
  • 4
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Dyckman St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 159159
    Wait for bus
    159
    Fort Lee Linwood Park
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New York Ave at 35th St
    ID 30205
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Union City, NJ
    Walk to
    Union City, NJ
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 5 Av/9 St to Union City, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Subway line R, Bus line 154.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 5 Av/9 St to Union City, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 59 minutes, using Subway line G, Subway line A, Bus line 159.

  • Is there a direct subway between 5 Av/9 St and Union City, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 9 min.

  • Which subway line goes from 5 Av/9 St to Union City, NJ?

    The R subway line goes from 4 Av-9 St station near 5 Av/9 St in Brooklyn to Forest Hills-71 Av station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Forest Hills-71 Av station near Union City, NJ in Union City.

  • How long does it take to travel from 5 Av/9 St to Union City, NJ by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between 5 Av/9 St in Brooklyn and Union City, NJ in Union City by subway and bus is about 1 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near 5 Av/9 St to get to Union City, NJ?

    Get on the R subway from the 4 Av-9 St station near 5 Av/9 St in Brooklyn.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between 5 Av/9 St and Union City, NJ?

    Get off the subway at the Forest Hills-71 Av stop, which is closest to Union City, NJ in Union City.

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