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

Jefferson St to Union City, NJ - Subway Schedule

The L subway from Jefferson St to Union City, NJ usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5-20 min. The trip takes about 48 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

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 48 min. The bus and subway schedule from Jefferson St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

48min
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
    ID 26229
    30 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
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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 10.03 mi, which can typically be traveled in 48 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.

Bus And Subway schedule from Jefferson St to Union City, NJ

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 48 minutes, using Subway line L, Subway line A, Bus line 125.

  • 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 traveling time is 48 min.

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

    The L subway line goes from 14 St / 8 Av station near Jefferson St in Brooklyn to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal 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 48 min.

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

    Get on the L subway from the 14 St / 8 Av station near Jefferson St in Brooklyn.

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

    Get off the subway at the 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, which is closest to Union City, NJ.

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