How to get from South Ferry/Terminal to Union City, NJ by bus and subway?

From South Ferry/Terminal to Union City, NJ by bus and subway

To get from South Ferry/Terminal to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the 1 subway from Whitehall St-South Ferry station to Chambers St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 3 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 38 min. The bus and subway schedule from South Ferry/Terminal may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

38min
Subway - 1
Subway - 3
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Whitehall St-South Ferry

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    South Ferry/Terminal
  • 2
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Chambers St
    4 min
  • 4
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    Harlem-148 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    9 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

Alternative route from South Ferry/Terminal to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via 1 and 167

To get from South Ferry/Terminal to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the 1 subway from Whitehall St-South Ferry station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, take the 167 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to 31st St at JFK Blvd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The bus and subway schedule from South Ferry/Terminal may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

42min
Subway - 1
Bus - 167167
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Whitehall St-South Ferry

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    South Ferry/Terminal
  • 2
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 167167
    Wait for bus
    167
    167t I-95 Express Teaneck Rd Dumont
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    31st St at JFK Blvd
    ID 21688
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to Union City, NJ
    Walk to
    Union City, NJ
    580 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Ferry/Terminal to Union City, NJ

The distance between South Ferry/Terminal and Union City, NJ is approximately 6.62 mi, which can typically be travelled in 38 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Ferry/Terminal 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 South Ferry/Terminal to Union City, NJ

To check the bus and subway schedule from South Ferry/Terminal to Union City, NJ using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (South Ferry/Terminal) 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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Alternative route from South Ferry/Terminal to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via 1 and 167

To get from South Ferry/Terminal to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the 1 subway from Whitehall St-South Ferry station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, take the 167 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to 31st St at JFK Blvd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The bus and subway schedule from South Ferry/Terminal may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

42min
Subway - 1
Bus - 167167
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Whitehall St-South Ferry

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    South Ferry/Terminal
  • 2
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 167167
    Wait for bus
    167
    167t I-95 Express Teaneck Rd Dumont
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    31st St at JFK Blvd
    ID 21688
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to Union City, NJ
    Walk to
    Union City, NJ
    580 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Ferry/Terminal to Union City, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 38 minutes, using Subway line 1, Subway line 3, Bus line 159.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Ferry/Terminal to Union City, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 42 minutes, using Subway line 1, Bus line 167.

  • Is there a direct subway between South Ferry/Terminal and Union City, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 38 min.

  • Which subway line goes from South Ferry/Terminal to Union City, NJ?

    The 1 subway line goes from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St station near South Ferry/Terminal in Manhattan to Chambers St station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Chambers St station near Union City, NJ.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Ferry/Terminal to Union City, NJ by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between South Ferry/Terminal and Union City, NJ by subway and bus is about 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near South Ferry/Terminal to get to Union City, NJ?

    Get on the 1 subway from the Van Cortlandt Park-242 St station near South Ferry/Terminal in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between South Ferry/Terminal and Union City, NJ?

    Get off the subway at the Chambers St stop, which is closest to Union City, NJ.

  • When is the first ferry from South Ferry/Terminal to Union City, NJ?

    The first ferry from South Ferry/Terminal in Manhattan to Union City, NJ in Union City is Port Imperial - Pier 11 / Wall St. It leaves the Pier 11 / Wall Street station at 2:46 AM.

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