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

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

To get from Jefferson St to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the L subway from Jefferson St station to 14 St / 8 Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A subway and finally take the 125 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to 31st St at Bergenline Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min.

49min
Subway - L
Subway - A
Bus - 125125
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Jefferson St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Jefferson St
  • 2
    Subway - L
    Wait for subway
    L
    8 Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    14 St / 8 Av
    18 min
  • 4
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Inwood-207 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    5 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 125125
    Wait for bus
    125
    Jersey City Journal Square
  • 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

Alternative route from Jefferson St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via L, A and 163

To get from Jefferson St to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the L subway from Jefferson St station to 14 St / 8 Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A subway and finally 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 49 min.

49min
Subway - L
Subway - A
Bus - 163163
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Jefferson St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Jefferson St
  • 2
    Subway - L
    Wait for subway
    L
    8 Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    14 St / 8 Av
    18 min
  • 4
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Inwood-207 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    5 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 163163
    Wait for bus
    163
    Ridgewood Terminal
  • 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 Jefferson St to Union City, NJ

The distance between Jefferson St and Union City, NJ is approximately 9.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 49 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Jefferson 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Jefferson St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via L, A and 163

To get from Jefferson St to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the L subway from Jefferson St station to 14 St / 8 Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A subway and finally 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 49 min.

49min
Subway - L
Subway - A
Bus - 163163
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Jefferson St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Jefferson St
  • 2
    Subway - L
    Wait for subway
    L
    8 Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    14 St / 8 Av
    18 min
  • 4
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Inwood-207 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    5 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 163163
    Wait for bus
    163
    Ridgewood Terminal
  • 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Jefferson St to Union City, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 49 minutes, using Subway line L, Subway line A, Bus line 125.

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

    The alternative route takes 49 minutes, using Subway line L, Subway line A, Bus line 163.

  • Is there a direct subway between Jefferson 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 49 min.

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

    The L subway line goes from 8 Av station near Jefferson St in Brooklyn to 14 St / 8 Av station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till 14 St / 8 Av station near Union City, NJ.

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

    The total travel time between Jefferson St and Union City, NJ by subway and bus is about 49 min.

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

    Get on the L subway from the 8 Av station near Jefferson St in Brooklyn.

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

    Get off the subway at the 14 St / 8 Av stop, which is closest to Union City, NJ.

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