How to get from Exchange Place to Union City, NJ by bus and light rail?

From Exchange Place to Union City, NJ by bus and light rail

To get from Exchange Place to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the HLR light rail from Exchange Place Light Rail Station station to Bergenline Avenue Light Rail station. Next, take the 159 bus from Bergenline Ave at 49th St station to Bergenline Ave at 35th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Exchange Place may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

39min
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - HLR
HLR
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Exchange Place Light Rail Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Exchange Place Light Rail Station
    ID 30833
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - HLRHLR
    Wait for light rail
    HLR
    Hblr Tonnelle Avenue
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bergenline Avenue Light Rail
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bergenline Ave at 49th St
    ID 21882
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 159159
    Wait for bus
    159
    New York Via Bergenline Ave
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bergenline Ave at 35th St
    ID 21706
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to Union City, NJ
    Walk to
    Union City, NJ
    170 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Exchange Place to Union City, NJ by bus and train

To get from Exchange Place to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the RED train from Exchange Place station to Journal Square station. Next, take the 88 bus from Journal Square Transportation Center station to JFK Blvd at 36th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Exchange Place may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

47min
Train - RED
Bus - 8888
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Exchange Place

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Exchange Place
  • 2
    Train - RED
    Wait for train
    RED
    Newark - World Trade Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Journal Square
    ID JSQ
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Journal Square Transportation Center
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8888
    Wait for bus
    88
    North Bergen 91st Street
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    JFK Blvd at 36th St
    ID 21732
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to Union City, NJ
    Walk to
    Union City, NJ
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Exchange Place to Union City, NJ

The distance between Exchange Place and Union City, NJ is approximately 6.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 39 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Exchange Place to Union City, NJ by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Union City – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Exchange Place to Union City, NJ

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Exchange Place to Union City, NJ using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Exchange Place) and destination (Union City, NJ), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and light rail, 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 light rail schedules.

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From Exchange Place to Union City, NJ by bus and train

To get from Exchange Place to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the RED train from Exchange Place station to Journal Square station. Next, take the 88 bus from Journal Square Transportation Center station to JFK Blvd at 36th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Exchange Place may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

47min
Train - RED
Bus - 8888
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Exchange Place

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Exchange Place
  • 2
    Train - RED
    Wait for train
    RED
    Newark - World Trade Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Journal Square
    ID JSQ
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Journal Square Transportation Center
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8888
    Wait for bus
    88
    North Bergen 91st Street
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    JFK Blvd at 36th St
    ID 21732
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to Union City, NJ
    Walk to
    Union City, NJ
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Exchange Place to Union City, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 39 minutes, using Light Rail line HLR, Bus line 159.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Exchange Place to Union City, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 47 minutes, using Train line RED, Bus line 88.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Exchange Place and Union City, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 39 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Exchange Place to Union City, NJ?

    The HLR light rail line goes from Exchange Place Light Rail Station station near Exchange Place in Jersey City to Hblr Tonnelle Avenue station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Hblr Tonnelle Avenue station near Union City, NJ.

  • How long does it take to travel from Exchange Place to Union City, NJ by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Exchange Place and Union City, NJ by light rail and bus is about 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Exchange Place to get to Union City, NJ?

    Get on the HLR light rail from the Exchange Place Light Rail Station station near Exchange Place in Jersey City.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Exchange Place and Union City, NJ?

    Get off the light rail at the Hblr Tonnelle Avenue stop, which is closest to Union City, NJ.

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