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

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

To get from Canal St to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the A subway from Canal 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 34 min. The bus and subway schedule from Canal St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

34min
Subway - A
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Canal St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Canal St
  • 2
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Inwood-207 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    10 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 Canal St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via C and 159

To get from Canal St to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the C subway from Canal 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 36 min. The bus and subway schedule from Canal St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

36min
Subway - C
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Canal St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Canal St
  • 2
    Subway - C
    Wait for subway
    C
    168 St
  • 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
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Public transit directions from Canal St to Union City, NJ

The distance between Canal St and Union City, NJ is approximately 5.37 mi, which can typically be travelled in 34 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Canal 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 Canal St to Union City, NJ

To check the bus and subway schedule from Canal St to Union City, NJ using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Canal 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 Canal St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via C and 159

To get from Canal St to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the C subway from Canal 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 36 min. The bus and subway schedule from Canal St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

36min
Subway - C
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Canal St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Canal St
  • 2
    Subway - C
    Wait for subway
    C
    168 St
  • 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Canal St to Union City, NJ?

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

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

    The alternative route takes 36 minutes, using Subway line C, Bus line 159.

  • Is there a direct subway between Canal 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 Canal St to Union City, NJ?

    The A subway line goes from Inwood-207 St station near Canal 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 Canal St to Union City, NJ by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Canal St and Union City, NJ by subway and bus is about 34 min.

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

    Get on the A subway from the Inwood-207 St station near Canal St in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Canal 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.

  • When is the first ferry from Canal St to Union City, NJ?

    The first ferry from Canal St in Manhattan to Union City, NJ in Union City is Port Imperial - Brookfield Place. It leaves the Brookfield Place/Battery Park City station at 1:36 AM.

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