How to get from 5 Av/59 St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway?

From 5 Av/59 St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway

To get from 5 Av/59 St to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the R subway from 5 Av/59 St station to Times Sq-42 St 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 32 min.

32min
Subway - R
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from 5 Av/59 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    5 Av/59 St
  • 2
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Bay Ridge-95 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 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

Alternative route from 5 Av/59 St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via N and 159

To get from 5 Av/59 St to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the N subway from 5 Av/59 St station to Times Sq-42 St 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 34 min.

34min
Subway - N
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from 5 Av/59 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    5 Av/59 St
  • 2
    Subway - N
    Wait for subway
    N
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 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 5 Av/59 St to Union City, NJ

The distance between 5 Av/59 St, Union City and Union City, NJ, Union City is approximately 3.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 32 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 5 Av/59 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.

Public transit stations close to 5 Av/59 St

5 Av/59 St is located at 5 Av/59 St, Union City and the nearest public transit station is 5 Av/E 60 St.

Subway stations close to 5 Av/59 St:

  • 57 St
  • Lexington Av/59 St
  • Lexington Av/63 St

Bus stations close to 5 Av/59 St:

  • 5 Av/E 60 St
  • 5 Av/E 61 St
  • 5 Av/W 59 St

Public transit stations close to Union City, NJ, Union City

Union City, NJ is located at Union City, NJ, Union City and the nearest public transit station is Bergenline Ave at 39th St.

Bus stations close to Union City, NJ:

  • Bergenline Ave at 39th St
  • Bergenline Ave at 37th St
  • New York Ave at 37th St

Ferry stations close to Union City, NJ:

  • Port Imperial

Related Routes

Alternative route from 5 Av/59 St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via N and 159

To get from 5 Av/59 St to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the N subway from 5 Av/59 St station to Times Sq-42 St 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 34 min.

34min
Subway - N
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from 5 Av/59 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    5 Av/59 St
  • 2
    Subway - N
    Wait for subway
    N
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 5 Av/59 St to Union City, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 32 minutes, using Subway line R, Bus line 159.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 5 Av/59 St to Union City, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 34 minutes, using Subway line N, Bus line 159.

  • Is there a direct subway between 5 Av/59 St and Union City, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 32 min.

  • Which subway line goes from 5 Av/59 St to Union City, NJ?

    The R subway line goes from Bay Ridge-95 St station near 5 Av/59 St in Manhattan to Times Sq-42 St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Times Sq-42 St station near Union City, NJ in Union City.

  • How long does it take to travel from 5 Av/59 St to Union City, NJ by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between 5 Av/59 St in Manhattan and Union City, NJ in Union City by subway and bus is about 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near 5 Av/59 St to get to Union City, NJ?

    Get on the R subway from the Bay Ridge-95 St station near 5 Av/59 St in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between 5 Av/59 St and Union City, NJ?

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

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