How to get from Astor Pl to Union City, NJ by bus and subway?

From Astor Pl to Union City, NJ by bus and subway

To get from Astor Pl to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the W subway from 8 St-Nyu 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 37 min.

37min
Walk to subway station
Subway - W
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from 8 St-Nyu

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    8 St-Nyu
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - W
    Wait for subway
    W
    Astoria-Ditmars Blvd
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    8 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 Astor Pl to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via 6, Q and 159

To get from Astor Pl to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the 6 subway from Astor Pl station to 14 St-Union Sq station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the Q 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.

36min
Subway - 6
Subway - Q
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Astor Pl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Astor Pl
  • 2
    Subway - 6
    Wait for subway
    6
    Parkchester
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    14 St-Union Sq
    2 min
  • 4
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    96 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    5 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 Astor Pl to Union City, NJ

The distance between Astor Pl and Union City, NJ is approximately 4.38 mi, which can typically be travelled in 37 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Astor Pl 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 Astor Pl to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via 6, Q and 159

To get from Astor Pl to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the 6 subway from Astor Pl station to 14 St-Union Sq station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the Q 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.

36min
Subway - 6
Subway - Q
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Astor Pl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Astor Pl
  • 2
    Subway - 6
    Wait for subway
    6
    Parkchester
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    14 St-Union Sq
    2 min
  • 4
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    96 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    5 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 Astor Pl to Union City, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 37 minutes, using Subway line W, Bus line 159.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Astor Pl to Union City, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 36 minutes, using Subway line 6, Subway line Q, Bus line 159.

  • Is there a direct subway between Astor Pl and Union City, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 37 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Astor Pl to Union City, NJ?

    The W subway line goes from 8 St-Nyu station near Astor Pl in Manhattan to Astoria-Ditmars Blvd station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Astoria-Ditmars Blvd station near Union City, NJ.

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

    The total travel time between Astor Pl and Union City, NJ by subway and bus is about 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Astor Pl to get to Union City, NJ?

    Get on the W subway from the 8 St-Nyu station near Astor Pl in Manhattan.

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

    Get off the subway at the Astoria-Ditmars Blvd stop, which is closest to Union City, NJ.

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