How to get from Queens Plaza to Union City, NJ by bus and subway?

Queens Plaza to Union City, NJ - Subway Schedule

The E subway from Queens Plaza to Union City, NJ usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5-25 min. The trip takes about 33 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Queens Plaza to Union City, NJ by bus and subway

To get from Queens Plaza to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the E subway from Queens Plaza 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 33 min. The bus and subway schedule from Queens Plaza may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

33min
Subway - E
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Queens Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Queens Plaza
  • 2
    Subway - E
    Wait for subway
    E
    World Trade Center
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    ID 26229
    30 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 Queens Plaza to Union City, NJ

The distance between Queens Plaza and Union City, NJ is approximately 6.82 mi, which can typically be traveled in 33 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Queens Plaza 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 Queens Plaza to Union City, NJ

To check the bus and subway schedule from Queens Plaza to Union City, NJ using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Queens Plaza) 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 Queens Plaza to Union City, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 33 minutes, using Subway line E, Bus line 159.

  • Is there a direct subway between Queens Plaza and Union City, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total traveling time is 33 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Queens Plaza to Union City, NJ?

    The E subway line goes from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal near Queens Plaza in Queens to Port Authority Bus Terminal. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Port Authority Bus Terminal near Union City, NJ.

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

    The total travel time between Queens Plaza and Union City, NJ by subway and bus is about 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Queens Plaza to get to Union City, NJ?

    Get on the E subway from the 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal near Queens Plaza in Queens.

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

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

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