How to get from Central Park West/W 81 St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway?

From Central Park West/W 81 St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway

To get from Central Park West/W 81 St to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the C subway from 81 St-Museum Of Natural History station to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal 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 35 min. The bus and subway schedule from Central Park West/W 81 St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

35min
Walk to subway station
Subway - C
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from 81 St-Museum Of Natural History

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    81 St-Museum Of Natural History
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - C
    Wait for subway
    C
    Euclid Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    11 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 Central Park West/W 81 St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via C and 161

To get from Central Park West/W 81 St to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the C subway from 81 St-Museum Of Natural History station to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, take the 161 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to 31st St at Bergenline Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min. The bus and subway schedule from Central Park West/W 81 St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

39min
Walk to subway station
Subway - C
Bus - 161161
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from 81 St-Museum Of Natural History

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    81 St-Museum Of Natural History
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - C
    Wait for subway
    C
    Euclid Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    11 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 Bergenline Ave
    ID 21687
    12 min
  • 7
    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 Central Park West/W 81 St to Union City, NJ

The distance between Central Park West/W 81 St and Union City, NJ is approximately 4.5 mi, which can typically be travelled in 35 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central Park West/W 81 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.

Bus And Subway schedule from Central Park West/W 81 St to Union City, NJ

To check the bus and subway schedule from Central Park West/W 81 St to Union City, NJ using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Central Park West/W 81 St) 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Central Park West/W 81 St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via C and 161

To get from Central Park West/W 81 St to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the C subway from 81 St-Museum Of Natural History station to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, take the 161 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to 31st St at Bergenline Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min. The bus and subway schedule from Central Park West/W 81 St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

39min
Walk to subway station
Subway - C
Bus - 161161
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from 81 St-Museum Of Natural History

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    81 St-Museum Of Natural History
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - C
    Wait for subway
    C
    Euclid Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    11 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 Bergenline Ave
    ID 21687
    12 min
  • 7
    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 Central Park West/W 81 St to Union City, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 35 minutes, using Subway line C, Bus line 159.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Central Park West/W 81 St to Union City, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 39 minutes, using Subway line C, Bus line 161.

  • Is there a direct subway between Central Park West/W 81 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 35 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Central Park West/W 81 St to Union City, NJ?

    The C subway line goes from 81 St-Museum Of Natural History station near Central Park West/W 81 St in Manhattan to Euclid Av station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Euclid Av station near Union City, NJ.

  • How long does it take to travel from Central Park West/W 81 St to Union City, NJ by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Central Park West/W 81 St and Union City, NJ by subway and bus is about 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Central Park West/W 81 St to get to Union City, NJ?

    Get on the C subway from the 81 St-Museum Of Natural History station near Central Park West/W 81 St in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Central Park West/W 81 St and Union City, NJ?

    Get off the subway at the Euclid Av stop, which is closest to Union City, NJ.

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