How to get from 23rd Street to Union City, NJ by bus and subway?

From 23rd Street to Union City, NJ by bus and subway

To get from 23rd Street to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the 1 subway from 23 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. The bus and subway schedule from 23rd Street may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

34min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 1
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from 23 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    23 St
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 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
    4 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 23rd Street to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via M, 7X and 159

To get from 23rd Street to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the M subway from 23 St station to 42 St-Bryant Pk station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 7X 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 32 min. The bus and subway schedule from 23rd Street may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

32min
Subway - M
Subway - 7X
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from 23 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    23rd Street
  • 2
    Subway - M
    Wait for subway
    M
    Forest Hills-71 Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Bryant Pk
    4 min
  • 4
    Subway - 7X
    Wait for subway
    7X
    34 St-Hudson Yards
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    2 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 23rd Street to Union City, NJ

The distance between 23rd Street and Union City, NJ is approximately 3.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 34 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 23rd Street 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 23rd Street to Union City, NJ

To check the bus and subway schedule from 23rd Street to Union City, NJ using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (23rd Street) 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 23rd Street to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via M, 7X and 159

To get from 23rd Street to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the M subway from 23 St station to 42 St-Bryant Pk station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 7X 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 32 min. The bus and subway schedule from 23rd Street may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

32min
Subway - M
Subway - 7X
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from 23 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    23rd Street
  • 2
    Subway - M
    Wait for subway
    M
    Forest Hills-71 Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Bryant Pk
    4 min
  • 4
    Subway - 7X
    Wait for subway
    7X
    34 St-Hudson Yards
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    2 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 23rd Street to Union City, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 34 minutes, using Subway line 1, Bus line 159.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 23rd Street to Union City, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 32 minutes, using Subway line M, Subway line 7X, Bus line 159.

  • Is there a direct subway between 23rd Street and Union City, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 34 min.

  • Which subway line goes from 23rd Street to Union City, NJ?

    The 1 subway line goes from 23 St station near 23rd Street in Manhattan to Van Cortlandt Park-242 St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Van Cortlandt Park-242 St station near Union City, NJ.

  • How long does it take to travel from 23rd Street to Union City, NJ by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between 23rd Street and Union City, NJ by subway and bus is about 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near 23rd Street to get to Union City, NJ?

    Get on the 1 subway from the 23 St station near 23rd Street in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between 23rd Street and Union City, NJ?

    Get off the subway at the Van Cortlandt Park-242 St stop, which is closest to Union City, NJ.

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