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 34 min.

34min
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 32 min.

32min
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, Union City and Union City, NJ, Union City is approximately 3.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 34 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.

Public transit stations close to E 42 St/2 Av

E 42 St/2 Av is located at E 42 St/2 Av, Union City and the nearest public transit station is East 34th Street.

Subway stations close to E 42 St/2 Av:

  • Grand Central-42 St

Train stations close to E 42 St/2 Av:

  • Grand Central Madison
  • Grand Central

Bus stations close to E 42 St/2 Av:

  • E 42nd St and 2nd Ave
  • 2 Av/E 42 St
  • E 42 St/2 Av

Ferry stations close to E 42 St/2 Av:

  • East 34th Street
  • East 34. 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 Bergenline Ave at 39th St.

Bus stations close to Union City, NJ:

  • Bergenline Ave at 39th St
  • 32nd St at Summit Ave
  • Bergenline Ave at 37th St

Ferry stations close to Union City, NJ:

  • Port Imperial

Related Routes

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 32 min.

32min
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 34 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 32 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 34 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 in Union City.

  • 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 in Manhattan and Union City, NJ in Union City by bus is about 34 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 in Union City.

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