How to get from 181 St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway?

From 181 St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway

To get from 181 St to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the A subway from 181 St station to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, take the 125 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to 31st St at Bergenline Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The bus and subway schedule from 181 St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

44min
Subway - A
Bus - 125125
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from 181 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    181 St
  • 2
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Far Rockaway-Mott Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 125125
    Wait for bus
    125
    Jersey City Journal Square
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    31st St at Bergenline Ave
    ID 21687
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Union City, NJ
    Walk to
    Union City, NJ
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from 181 St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via A and 163

To get from 181 St to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the A subway from 181 St station to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, take the 163 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to 31st St at Bergenline Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The bus and subway schedule from 181 St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

44min
Subway - A
Bus - 163163
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from 181 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    181 St
  • 2
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Far Rockaway-Mott Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 163163
    Wait for bus
    163
    Ridgewood Terminal
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    31st St at Bergenline Ave
    ID 21687
    10 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 181 St to Union City, NJ

The distance between 181 St and Union City, NJ is approximately 9.81 mi, which can typically be travelled in 44 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 181 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 181 St to Union City, NJ

To check the bus and subway schedule from 181 St to Union City, NJ using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (181 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 181 St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via A and 163

To get from 181 St to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the A subway from 181 St station to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, take the 163 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to 31st St at Bergenline Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The bus and subway schedule from 181 St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

44min
Subway - A
Bus - 163163
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from 181 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    181 St
  • 2
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Far Rockaway-Mott Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 163163
    Wait for bus
    163
    Ridgewood Terminal
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    31st St at Bergenline Ave
    ID 21687
    10 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 181 St to Union City, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 44 minutes, using Subway line A, Bus line 125.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 181 St to Union City, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 44 minutes, using Subway line A, Bus line 163.

  • Is there a direct subway between 181 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 44 min.

  • Which subway line goes from 181 St to Union City, NJ?

    The A subway line goes from Far Rockaway-Mott Av station near 181 St in Manhattan to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal station near Union City, NJ.

  • How long does it take to travel from 181 St to Union City, NJ by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between 181 St and Union City, NJ by subway and bus is about 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near 181 St to get to Union City, NJ?

    Get on the A subway from the Far Rockaway-Mott Av station near 181 St in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between 181 St and Union City, NJ?

    Get off the subway at the 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal stop, which is closest to Union City, NJ.

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