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

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

To get from Canal St to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the 1 subway from Canal 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 36 min.

36min
Subway - 1
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Canal St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Canal St
  • 2
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    11 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 Canal St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via A and 159

To get from Canal St to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the A subway from Canal St station to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal 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 37 min.

37min
Walk to subway station
Subway - A
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Canal St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Canal St
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Inwood-207 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    10 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 Canal St to Union City, NJ

The distance between Canal St and Union City, NJ is approximately 5.06 mi, which can typically be travelled in 36 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Canal 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.

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Alternative route from Canal St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via A and 159

To get from Canal St to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the A subway from Canal St station to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal 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 37 min.

37min
Walk to subway station
Subway - A
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Canal St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Canal St
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Inwood-207 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    10 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 Canal St to Union City, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 36 minutes, using Subway line 1, Bus line 159.

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

    The alternative route takes 37 minutes, using Subway line A, Bus line 159.

  • Is there a direct subway between Canal 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 36 min.

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

    The 1 subway line goes from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St station near Canal 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 Canal St to Union City, NJ by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Canal St and Union City, NJ by subway and bus is about 36 min.

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

    Get on the 1 subway from the Van Cortlandt Park-242 St station near Canal St in Manhattan.

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

    The first ferry from Canal St 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.

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