How to get from 96 St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway?

From 96 St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway

To get from 96 St to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the 6 subway from 96 St station to Lexington Av/59 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the W 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 45 min.

45min
Subway - 6
Subway - W
Bus - 125125
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from 96 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    96 St
  • 2
    Subway - 6
    Wait for subway
    6
    Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Lexington Av/59 St
    8 min
  • 4
    Subway - W
    Wait for subway
    W
    Whitehall St-South Ferry
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    8 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 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

Alternative route from 96 St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via 6X, W and 159

To get from 96 St to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the 6X subway from 96 St station to Lexington Av/59 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the W 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 43 min.

43min
Subway - 6X
Subway - W
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from 96 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    96 St
  • 2
    Subway - 6X
    Wait for subway
    6X
    Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Lexington Av/59 St
    8 min
  • 4
    Subway - W
    Wait for subway
    W
    Whitehall St-South Ferry
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    8 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 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 96 St to Union City, NJ

The distance between 96 St and Union City, NJ is approximately 6.05 mi, which can typically be travelled in 45 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 96 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 96 St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via 6X, W and 159

To get from 96 St to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the 6X subway from 96 St station to Lexington Av/59 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the W 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 43 min.

43min
Subway - 6X
Subway - W
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from 96 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    96 St
  • 2
    Subway - 6X
    Wait for subway
    6X
    Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Lexington Av/59 St
    8 min
  • 4
    Subway - W
    Wait for subway
    W
    Whitehall St-South Ferry
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    8 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 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 96 St to Union City, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 45 minutes, using Subway line 6, Subway line W, Bus line 125.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 96 St to Union City, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 43 minutes, using Subway line 6X, Subway line W, Bus line 159.

  • Is there a direct subway between 96 St and Union City, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 45 min.

  • Which subway line goes from 96 St to Union City, NJ?

    The 6 subway line goes from Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall station near 96 St in Manhattan to Lexington Av/59 St station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Lexington Av/59 St station near Union City, NJ.

  • How long does it take to travel from 96 St to Union City, NJ by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between 96 St and Union City, NJ by subway and bus is about 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near 96 St to get to Union City, NJ?

    Get on the 6 subway from the Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall station near 96 St in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between 96 St and Union City, NJ?

    Get off the subway at the Lexington Av/59 St stop, which is closest to Union City, NJ.

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