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

Roosevelt Island to Union City, NJ - Subway Schedule

The M subway from Roosevelt Island to Union City, NJ usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5-10 min. The trip takes about 33 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

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 160 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to 31st St at Bergenline Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 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.

33min
Subway - M
Subway - Q
Bus - 160160
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
    ID 26229
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 160160
    Wait for bus
    160
    Elmwood Park Via Meadowlands & Union City
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    31st St at Bergenline Ave
    ID 21687
    10 min
  • 9
    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 Roosevelt Island to Union City, NJ

The distance between Roosevelt Island and Union City, NJ is approximately 5.99 mi, which can typically be traveled in 33 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.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 33 minutes, using Subway line M, Subway line Q, Bus line 160.

  • 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 traveling time is 33 min.

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

    The M subway line goes from Lexington Av/63 St station near Roosevelt Island in Manhattan to Times Sq-42 St station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Times Sq-42 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 33 min.

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

    Get on the M subway from the Lexington Av/63 St station near Roosevelt Island in Manhattan.

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

    Get off the subway at the Times Sq-42 St stop, which is closest to Union City, NJ.

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