How to get from 86 St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway?

From 86 St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway

To get from 86 St to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the C subway from 86 St station to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal 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 35 min. The bus and subway schedule from 86 St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

35min
Subway - C
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from 86 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    86 St
  • 2
    Subway - C
    Wait for subway
    C
    Euclid Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    12 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 86 St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via C and 161

To get from 86 St to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the C subway from 86 St station to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, take the 161 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to 31st St at Bergenline Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min. The bus and subway schedule from 86 St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

39min
Subway - C
Bus - 161161
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from 86 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    86 St
  • 2
    Subway - C
    Wait for subway
    C
    Euclid Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    Paterson Via Union City
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    31st St at Bergenline Ave
    ID 21687
    12 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 86 St to Union City, NJ

The distance between 86 St and Union City, NJ is approximately 4.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 35 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 86 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 86 St to Union City, NJ

To check the bus and subway schedule from 86 St to Union City, NJ using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (86 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 86 St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via C and 161

To get from 86 St to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the C subway from 86 St station to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, take the 161 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to 31st St at Bergenline Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min. The bus and subway schedule from 86 St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

39min
Subway - C
Bus - 161161
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from 86 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    86 St
  • 2
    Subway - C
    Wait for subway
    C
    Euclid Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    Paterson Via Union City
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    31st St at Bergenline Ave
    ID 21687
    12 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 86 St to Union City, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 35 minutes, using Subway line C, Bus line 159.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 86 St to Union City, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 39 minutes, using Subway line C, Bus line 161.

  • Is there a direct subway between 86 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 35 min.

  • Which subway line goes from 86 St to Union City, NJ?

    The C subway line goes from Euclid Av station near 86 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 86 St to Union City, NJ by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between 86 St and Union City, NJ by subway and bus is about 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near 86 St to get to Union City, NJ?

    Get on the C subway from the Euclid Av station near 86 St in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between 86 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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