How to get from 72 St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway?

From 72 St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway

To get from 72 St to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the 2 subway from 72 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 27 min. The bus and subway schedule from 72 St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

27min
Subway - 2
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from 72 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    72 St
  • 2
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    5 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 72 St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via 3 and 159

To get from 72 St to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the 3 subway from 72 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 30 min. The bus and subway schedule from 72 St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

30min
Subway - 3
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from 72 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    72 St
  • 2
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    New Lots Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    5 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 72 St to Union City, NJ

The distance between 72 St and Union City, NJ is approximately 4.25 mi, which can typically be travelled in 27 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 72 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 72 St to Union City, NJ

To check the bus and subway schedule from 72 St to Union City, NJ using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (72 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from 72 St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via 3 and 159

To get from 72 St to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the 3 subway from 72 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 30 min. The bus and subway schedule from 72 St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

30min
Subway - 3
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from 72 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    72 St
  • 2
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    New Lots Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    5 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 72 St to Union City, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 27 minutes, using Subway line 2, Bus line 159.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 72 St to Union City, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 30 minutes, using Subway line 3, Bus line 159.

  • Is there a direct subway between 72 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 27 min.

  • Which subway line goes from 72 St to Union City, NJ?

    The 2 subway line goes from Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College station near 72 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.

  • How long does it take to travel from 72 St to Union City, NJ by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between 72 St and Union City, NJ by subway and bus is about 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near 72 St to get to Union City, NJ?

    Get on the 2 subway from the Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College station near 72 St in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between 72 St and Union City, NJ?

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

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