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How to get from Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall to Union City, NJ by bus and subway?

From Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall to Union City, NJ by bus and subway

To get from Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the 5 subway from Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall station to 14 St-Union Sq station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the N subway and finally 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 36 min. The bus and subway schedule from Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

36min
Subway - 5
Subway - N
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall
  • 2
    Subway - 5
    Wait for subway
    5
    Eastchester-Dyre Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    14 St-Union Sq
    5 min
  • 4
    Subway - N
    Wait for subway
    N
    Astoria-Ditmars Blvd
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    6 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    ID 26229
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 159159
    Wait for bus
    159
    Fort Lee Linwood Park
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New York Ave at 35th St
    ID 30205
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Union City, NJ
    Walk to
    Union City, NJ
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via 5, S and 159

To get from Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the 5 subway from Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall station to Grand Central-42 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S subway and finally 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 36 min. The bus and subway schedule from Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

36min
Subway - 5
Subway - S
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall
  • 2
    Subway - 5
    Wait for subway
    5
    Eastchester-Dyre Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    9 min
  • 4
    Subway - S
    Wait for subway
    S
    Times Sq-42 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    2 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    ID 26229
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 159159
    Wait for bus
    159
    Fort Lee Linwood Park
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New York Ave at 35th St
    ID 30205
    9 min
  • 9
    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 Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall to Union City, NJ

The distance between Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall and Union City, NJ is approximately 5.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 36 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall 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 Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall to Union City, NJ

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

Alternative route from Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via 5, S and 159

To get from Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the 5 subway from Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall station to Grand Central-42 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S subway and finally 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 36 min. The bus and subway schedule from Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

36min
Subway - 5
Subway - S
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall
  • 2
    Subway - 5
    Wait for subway
    5
    Eastchester-Dyre Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    9 min
  • 4
    Subway - S
    Wait for subway
    S
    Times Sq-42 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    2 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    ID 26229
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 159159
    Wait for bus
    159
    Fort Lee Linwood Park
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New York Ave at 35th St
    ID 30205
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Union City, NJ
    Walk to
    Union City, NJ
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall to Union City, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 36 minutes, using Subway line 5, Subway line N, Bus line 159.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall to Union City, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 36 minutes, using Subway line 5, Subway line S, Bus line 159.

  • Is there a direct subway between Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall and Union City, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 36 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall to Union City, NJ?

    The 5 subway line goes from 14 St-Union Sq station near Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall in Manhattan to Times Sq-42 St station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Times Sq-42 St station near Union City, NJ.

  • How long does it take to travel from Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall to Union City, NJ by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall and Union City, NJ by subway and bus is about 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall to get to Union City, NJ?

    Get on the 5 subway from the 14 St-Union Sq station near Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall and Union City, NJ?

    Get off the subway at the Times Sq-42 St stop, which is closest to Union City, NJ.

  • When is the first ferry from Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall to Union City, NJ?

    The first ferry from Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall in Manhattan to Union City, NJ in Union City is Port Imperial - Brookfield Place. It leaves the Brookfield Place/Battery Park City station at 2:36 AM.