How to get from 55 St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway?

From 55 St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway

To get from 55 St to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the D subway from 55 St station to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the N 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 1 hr 5 min. The bus and subway schedule from 55 St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

65min
Subway - D
Subway - N
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from 55 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    55 St
  • 2
    Subway - D
    Wait for subway
    D
    Norwood-205 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr
    17 min
  • 4
    Subway - N
    Wait for subway
    N
    Astoria-Ditmars Blvd
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    21 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 55 St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via D, Q and 159

To get from 55 St to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the D subway from 55 St station to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr 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 1 hr 5 min. The bus and subway schedule from 55 St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

65min
Subway - D
Subway - Q
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from 55 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    55 St
  • 2
    Subway - D
    Wait for subway
    D
    Norwood-205 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr
    17 min
  • 4
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    96 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    20 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 55 St to Union City, NJ

The distance between 55 St and Union City, NJ is approximately 12.44 mi, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 55 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 55 St to Union City, NJ

To check the bus and subway schedule from 55 St to Union City, NJ using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (55 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 55 St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via D, Q and 159

To get from 55 St to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the D subway from 55 St station to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr 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 1 hr 5 min. The bus and subway schedule from 55 St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

65min
Subway - D
Subway - Q
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from 55 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    55 St
  • 2
    Subway - D
    Wait for subway
    D
    Norwood-205 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr
    17 min
  • 4
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    96 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    20 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 55 St to Union City, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Subway line D, Subway line N, Bus line 159.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 55 St to Union City, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 65 minutes, using Subway line D, Subway line Q, Bus line 159.

  • Is there a direct subway between 55 St and Union City, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 5 min.

  • Which subway line goes from 55 St to Union City, NJ?

    The D subway line goes from Norwood-205 St station near 55 St in Brooklyn to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr station near Union City, NJ.

  • How long does it take to travel from 55 St to Union City, NJ by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between 55 St and Union City, NJ by subway and bus is about 1 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near 55 St to get to Union City, NJ?

    Get on the D subway from the Norwood-205 St station near 55 St in Brooklyn.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between 55 St and Union City, NJ?

    Get off the subway at the Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr stop, which is closest to Union City, NJ.

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