How to get from Brighton Beach to Union City, NJ by bus and subway?

From Brighton Beach to Union City, NJ by bus and subway

To get from Brighton Beach to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the Q subway from Brighton Beach station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, take the 154 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to JFK Blvd at 36th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The bus and subway schedule from Brighton Beach may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

72min
Subway - Q
Bus - 154154
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Brighton Beach

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Brighton Beach
  • 2
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    96 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    ID 26229
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 154154
    Wait for bus
    154
    Fort Lee
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    JFK Blvd at 36th St
    ID 21732
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to Union City, NJ
    Walk to
    Union City, NJ
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Brighton Beach to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via Q and 161

To get from Brighton Beach to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the Q subway from Brighton Beach station to Times Sq-42 St 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 1 hr 15 min. The bus and subway schedule from Brighton Beach may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

75min
Subway - Q
Bus - 161161
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Brighton Beach

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Brighton Beach
  • 2
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    96 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    ID 26229
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    Paterson Via Commerce Blvd
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    31st St at Bergenline Ave
    ID 21687
    11 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 Brighton Beach to Union City, NJ

The distance between Brighton Beach and Union City, NJ is approximately 15.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 72 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brighton Beach 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 Brighton Beach to Union City, NJ

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

To get from Brighton Beach to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the Q subway from Brighton Beach station to Times Sq-42 St 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 1 hr 15 min. The bus and subway schedule from Brighton Beach may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

75min
Subway - Q
Bus - 161161
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Brighton Beach

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Brighton Beach
  • 2
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    96 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    ID 26229
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    Paterson Via Commerce Blvd
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    31st St at Bergenline Ave
    ID 21687
    11 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 Brighton Beach to Union City, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 72 minutes, using Subway line Q, Bus line 154.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Brighton Beach to Union City, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 75 minutes, using Subway line Q, Bus line 161.

  • Is there a direct subway between Brighton Beach and Union City, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 12 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Brighton Beach to Union City, NJ?

    The Q subway line goes from Times Sq-42 St station near Brighton Beach in Brooklyn to Port Authority Bus Terminal station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Port Authority Bus Terminal station near Union City, NJ.

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

    The total travel time between Brighton Beach and Union City, NJ by subway and bus is about 1 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Brighton Beach to get to Union City, NJ?

    Get on the Q subway from the Times Sq-42 St station near Brighton Beach in Brooklyn.

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

    Get off the subway at the Port Authority Bus Terminal stop, which is closest to Union City, NJ.

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