How to get from Roosevelt Island to Union City, NJ by bus and subway?

From Roosevelt Island to Union City, NJ by bus and subway

To get from Roosevelt Island to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the M subway from Roosevelt Island station to Lexington Av/63 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the Q 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 37 min. The bus and subway schedule from Roosevelt Island may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

37min
Subway - M
Subway - Q
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Roosevelt Island

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Roosevelt Island
  • 2
    Subway - M
    Wait for subway
    M
    Middle Village-Metropolitan Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Lexington Av/63 St
    3 min
  • 4
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    6 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 Roosevelt Island to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via M, 7X and 159

To get from Roosevelt Island to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the M subway from Roosevelt Island station to 42 St-Bryant Pk station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 7X 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 37 min. The bus and subway schedule from Roosevelt Island may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

37min
Subway - M
Subway - 7X
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Roosevelt Island

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Roosevelt Island
  • 2
    Subway - M
    Wait for subway
    M
    Middle Village-Metropolitan Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Bryant Pk
    10 min
  • 4
    Subway - 7X
    Wait for subway
    7X
    34 St-Hudson Yards
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    2 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
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Public transit directions from Roosevelt Island to Union City, NJ

The distance between Roosevelt Island and Union City, NJ is approximately 5.05 mi, which can typically be travelled in 37 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Roosevelt Island 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 Roosevelt Island to Union City, NJ

To check the bus and subway schedule from Roosevelt Island to Union City, NJ using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Roosevelt Island) 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 Roosevelt Island to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via M, 7X and 159

To get from Roosevelt Island to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the M subway from Roosevelt Island station to 42 St-Bryant Pk station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 7X 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 37 min. The bus and subway schedule from Roosevelt Island may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

37min
Subway - M
Subway - 7X
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Roosevelt Island

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Roosevelt Island
  • 2
    Subway - M
    Wait for subway
    M
    Middle Village-Metropolitan Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Bryant Pk
    10 min
  • 4
    Subway - 7X
    Wait for subway
    7X
    34 St-Hudson Yards
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    2 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Roosevelt Island to Union City, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 37 minutes, using Subway line M, Subway line Q, Bus line 159.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Roosevelt Island to Union City, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 37 minutes, using Subway line M, Subway line 7X, Bus line 159.

  • Is there a direct subway between Roosevelt Island and Union City, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 37 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Roosevelt Island to Union City, NJ?

    The M subway line goes from Middle Village-Metropolitan Av station near Roosevelt Island in Manhattan to Lexington Av/63 St station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Lexington Av/63 St station near Union City, NJ.

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

    The total travel time between Roosevelt Island and Union City, NJ by subway and bus is about 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Roosevelt Island to get to Union City, NJ?

    Get on the M subway from the Middle Village-Metropolitan Av station near Roosevelt Island in Manhattan.

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

    Get off the subway at the Lexington Av/63 St stop, which is closest to Union City, NJ.

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