How to get from Central Islip to Union City, NJ by bus, subway and train?

From Central Islip to Union City, NJ by bus, subway and train

To get from Central Islip to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the RONKONKOMA BRANCH train from Central Islip station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 3 subway and finally take the 154 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to JFK Blvd at 36th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Central Islip may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

102min
Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
Subway - 3
Bus - 154154
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Central Islip

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Central Islip
  • 2
    Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Wait for train
    RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    71 min
  • 4
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    Harlem-148 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    1 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 154154
    Wait for bus
    154
    Fort Lee
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    JFK Blvd at 36th St
    ID 21732
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Union City, NJ
    Walk to
    Union City, NJ
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Central Islip to Union City, NJ by bus, subway and train via RONKONKOMA BRANCH, 3 and 161

To get from Central Islip to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the RONKONKOMA BRANCH train from Central Islip station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 3 subway and finally take the 161 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to 31st St at Bergenline Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Central Islip may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

104min
Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
Subway - 3
Bus - 161161
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Central Islip

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Central Islip
  • 2
    Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Wait for train
    RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    71 min
  • 4
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    Harlem-148 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    1 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    Paterson Via Commerce Blvd
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    31st St at Bergenline Ave
    ID 21687
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Union City, NJ
    Walk to
    Union City, NJ
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Central Islip to Union City, NJ

The distance between Central Islip and Union City, NJ is approximately 48.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 102 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central Islip to Union City, NJ by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Union City – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from Central Islip to Union City, NJ

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

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Alternative route from Central Islip to Union City, NJ by bus, subway and train via RONKONKOMA BRANCH, 3 and 161

To get from Central Islip to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the RONKONKOMA BRANCH train from Central Islip station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 3 subway and finally take the 161 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to 31st St at Bergenline Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Central Islip may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

104min
Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
Subway - 3
Bus - 161161
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Central Islip

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Central Islip
  • 2
    Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Wait for train
    RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    71 min
  • 4
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    Harlem-148 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    1 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    Paterson Via Commerce Blvd
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    31st St at Bergenline Ave
    ID 21687
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Union City, NJ
    Walk to
    Union City, NJ
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Central Islip to Union City, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 102 minutes, using Train line RONKONKOMA BRANCH, Subway line 3, Bus line 154.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Central Islip to Union City, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 104 minutes, using Train line RONKONKOMA BRANCH, Subway line 3, Bus line 161.

  • Is there a direct train between Central Islip and Union City, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 42 min.

  • Which train line goes from Central Islip to Union City, NJ?

    The RONKONKOMA BRANCH train line goes from Penn Station station near Central Islip in Central Islip to 34 St-Penn Station station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till 34 St-Penn Station station near Union City, NJ.

  • How long does it take to travel from Central Islip to Union City, NJ by train, subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Central Islip and Union City, NJ by train, subway and bus is about 1 hr 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Central Islip to get to Union City, NJ?

    Get on the RONKONKOMA BRANCH train from the Penn Station station near Central Islip in Central Islip.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Central Islip and Union City, NJ?

    Get off the train at the 34 St-Penn Station stop, which is closest to Union City, NJ.

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