How to get from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Union City, NJ by bus and subway?

Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Union City, NJ - Subway Schedule

The A subway from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Union City, NJ usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5-30 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 13 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Union City, NJ by bus and subway

To get from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the A subway from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport station to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, take the 163 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 13 min. The bus and subway schedule from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

73min
Subway - A
Bus - 163163
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Howard Beach-Jfk Airport
  • 2
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Dyckman St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    ID 26229
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 163163
    Wait for bus
    163
    Paramus GS Plaza/Ikea
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    31st St at Bergenline Ave
    ID 21687
    9 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 Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Union City, NJ

The distance between Howard Beach-Jfk Airport and Union City, NJ is approximately 18.91 mi, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport 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 Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Union City, NJ

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

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Subway line A, Bus line 163.

  • Is there a direct subway between Howard Beach-Jfk Airport 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 13 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Union City, NJ?

    The A subway line goes from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal near Howard Beach-Jfk Airport 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 Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Union City, NJ by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Howard Beach-Jfk Airport and Union City, NJ by subway and bus is about 1 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to get to Union City, NJ?

    Get on the A subway from the 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal near Howard Beach-Jfk Airport in Queens.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Howard Beach-Jfk Airport 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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