How to get from East New York to Union City, NJ by bus and subway?

From East New York to Union City, NJ by bus and subway

To get from East New York to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the A subway from Broadway Junction station to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal 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 58 min. The bus and subway schedule from East New York may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

58min
Walk to subway station
Subway - A
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Broadway Junction

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Broadway Junction
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Inwood-207 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    32 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 East New York to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via L, N and 159

To get from East New York to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the L subway from Atlantic Av station to 14 St-Union Sq station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the N 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 58 min. The bus and subway schedule from East New York may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

58min
Walk to subway station
Subway - L
Subway - N
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Atlantic Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Atlantic Av
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - L
    Wait for subway
    L
    8 Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    14 St-Union Sq
    26 min
  • 4
    Subway - N
    Wait for subway
    N
    Astoria-Ditmars Blvd
  • 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 East New York to Union City, NJ

The distance between East New York and Union City, NJ is approximately 12.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 58 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East New York 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 East New York to Union City, NJ

To check the bus and subway schedule from East New York to Union City, NJ using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (East New York) 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 East New York to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via L, N and 159

To get from East New York to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the L subway from Atlantic Av station to 14 St-Union Sq station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the N 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 58 min. The bus and subway schedule from East New York may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

58min
Walk to subway station
Subway - L
Subway - N
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Atlantic Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Atlantic Av
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - L
    Wait for subway
    L
    8 Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    14 St-Union Sq
    26 min
  • 4
    Subway - N
    Wait for subway
    N
    Astoria-Ditmars Blvd
  • 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 East New York to Union City, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 58 minutes, using Subway line A, Bus line 159.

  • What is the alternative route to get from East New York to Union City, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 58 minutes, using Subway line L, Subway line N, Bus line 159.

  • Is there a direct subway between East New York and Union City, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 58 min.

  • Which subway line goes from East New York to Union City, NJ?

    The A subway line goes from Broadway Junction station near East New York in Brooklyn to Inwood-207 St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Inwood-207 St station near Union City, NJ.

  • How long does it take to travel from East New York to Union City, NJ by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between East New York and Union City, NJ by subway and bus is about 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near East New York to get to Union City, NJ?

    Get on the A subway from the Broadway Junction station near East New York in Brooklyn.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between East New York and Union City, NJ?

    Get off the subway at the Inwood-207 St stop, which is closest to Union City, NJ.

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