How to get from E 42 St/2 Av to Union City, NJ by bus?

From E 42 St/2 Av to Union City, NJ by bus

To get from E 42 St/2 Av to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the M42 bus from E 42 St/2 Av station to W 42 St/8 Av 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 33 min. The bus schedule from E 42 St/2 Av may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

33min
Bus - M42M42
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from E 42 St/2 Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    E 42 St/2 Av
  • 2
    Bus - M42M42
    Wait for bus
    M42
    West Side Pier 12 Av Crosstown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 42 St/8 Av
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    160 yd • 2 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

From E 42 St/2 Av to Union City, NJ by bus and subway

To get from E 42 St/2 Av to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the 7X subway from Grand Central-42 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 31 min. The bus schedule from E 42 St/2 Av may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

31min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 7X
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Grand Central-42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - 7X
    Wait for subway
    7X
    34 St-Hudson Yards
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    3 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
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Public transit directions from E 42 St/2 Av to Union City, NJ

The distance between E 42 St/2 Av and Union City, NJ is approximately 3.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 33 min. Moovit will show you the directions from E 42 St/2 Av to Union City, NJ by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Union City – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from E 42 St/2 Av to Union City, NJ

To check the bus schedule from E 42 St/2 Av to Union City, NJ using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (E 42 St/2 Av) and destination (Union City, NJ), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

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From E 42 St/2 Av to Union City, NJ by bus and subway

To get from E 42 St/2 Av to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the 7X subway from Grand Central-42 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 31 min. The bus schedule from E 42 St/2 Av may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

31min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 7X
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Grand Central-42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - 7X
    Wait for subway
    7X
    34 St-Hudson Yards
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    3 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from E 42 St/2 Av to Union City, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 33 minutes, using Bus line M42, Bus line 159.

  • What is the alternative route to get from E 42 St/2 Av to Union City, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 31 minutes, using Subway line 7X, Bus line 159.

  • Is there a direct bus between E 42 St/2 Av and Union City, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from E 42 St/2 Av to Union City, NJ?

    The M42 bus line goes from West Side Pier 12 Av Crosstown station near E 42 St/2 Av in Manhattan to W 42 St/8 Av station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till W 42 St/8 Av station near Union City, NJ.

  • How long does it take to travel from E 42 St/2 Av to Union City, NJ by bus?

    The total travel time between E 42 St/2 Av and Union City, NJ by bus is about 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near E 42 St/2 Av to get to Union City, NJ?

    Get on the M42 bus from the West Side Pier 12 Av Crosstown stop near E 42 St/2 Av in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between E 42 St/2 Av and Union City, NJ?

    Get off the bus at the W 42 St/8 Av stop, which is closest to Union City, NJ.

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