How to get from Madison Av/E 23 St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway?

From Madison Av/E 23 St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway

To get from Madison Av/E 23 St to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the W subway from 23 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 34 min. The bus and subway schedule from Madison Av/E 23 St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

34min
Walk to subway station
Subway - W
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from 23 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    23 St
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - W
    Wait for subway
    W
    Astoria-Ditmars Blvd
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    5 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 Madison Av/E 23 St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via W and 167

To get from Madison Av/E 23 St to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the W subway from 23 St 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 29 min. The bus and subway schedule from Madison Av/E 23 St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

29min
Walk to subway station
Subway - W
Bus - 167167
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from 23 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    23 St
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - W
    Wait for subway
    W
    Astoria-Ditmars Blvd
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    5 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 Madison Av/E 23 St to Union City, NJ

The distance between Madison Av/E 23 St and Union City, NJ is approximately 3.6 mi, which can typically be travelled in 34 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Madison Av/E 23 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 Madison Av/E 23 St to Union City, NJ

To check the bus and subway schedule from Madison Av/E 23 St to Union City, NJ using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Madison Av/E 23 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 Madison Av/E 23 St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via W and 167

To get from Madison Av/E 23 St to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the W subway from 23 St 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 29 min. The bus and subway schedule from Madison Av/E 23 St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

29min
Walk to subway station
Subway - W
Bus - 167167
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from 23 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    23 St
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - W
    Wait for subway
    W
    Astoria-Ditmars Blvd
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    5 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 Madison Av/E 23 St to Union City, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 34 minutes, using Subway line W, Bus line 159.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Madison Av/E 23 St to Union City, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 29 minutes, using Subway line W, Bus line 167.

  • Is there a direct subway between Madison Av/E 23 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 34 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Madison Av/E 23 St to Union City, NJ?

    The W subway line goes from 23 St station near Madison Av/E 23 St in Manhattan to Astoria-Ditmars Blvd station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Astoria-Ditmars Blvd station near Union City, NJ.

  • How long does it take to travel from Madison Av/E 23 St to Union City, NJ by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Madison Av/E 23 St and Union City, NJ by subway and bus is about 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Madison Av/E 23 St to get to Union City, NJ?

    Get on the W subway from the 23 St station near Madison Av/E 23 St in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Madison Av/E 23 St and Union City, NJ?

    Get off the subway at the Astoria-Ditmars Blvd stop, which is closest to Union City, NJ.

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