How to get from Garden City to Union City, NJ by bus and train?

From Garden City to Union City, NJ by bus and train

To get from Garden City to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the HEMPSTEAD BRANCH train from Garden City station to Jamaica station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH train and finally take the 129 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 21 min. The bus and train schedule from Garden City may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

81min
Train - HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
Bus - 129129
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Garden City

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Garden City
  • 2
    Train - HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Wait for train
    HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Atlantic Terminal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jamaica
    24 min
  • 4
    Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    0.55 mi • 12 min
  • 7
    Bus - 129129
    Wait for bus
    129
    Secaucus Junction Via Secaucus Plaza
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    31st St at Bergenline Ave
    ID 21687
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Union City, NJ
    Walk to
    Union City, NJ
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Garden City to Union City, NJ by bus and train via HEMPSTEAD BRANCH, BABYLON BRANCH and 129

To get from Garden City to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the HEMPSTEAD BRANCH train from Garden City station to Jamaica station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BABYLON BRANCH train and finally take the 129 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 21 min. The bus and train schedule from Garden City may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

81min
Train - HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
Train - BABYLON BRANCH
Bus - 129129
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Garden City

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Garden City
  • 2
    Train - HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Wait for train
    HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Atlantic Terminal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jamaica
    24 min
  • 4
    Train - BABYLON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    BABYLON BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    19 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    0.55 mi • 12 min
  • 7
    Bus - 129129
    Wait for bus
    129
    Secaucus Junction Via Secaucus Plaza
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    31st St at Bergenline Ave
    ID 21687
    10 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 Garden City to Union City, NJ

The distance between Garden City and Union City, NJ is approximately 23.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Garden City to Union City, NJ by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Union City – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Garden City to Union City, NJ

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

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Alternative route from Garden City to Union City, NJ by bus and train via HEMPSTEAD BRANCH, BABYLON BRANCH and 129

To get from Garden City to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the HEMPSTEAD BRANCH train from Garden City station to Jamaica station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BABYLON BRANCH train and finally take the 129 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 21 min. The bus and train schedule from Garden City may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

81min
Train - HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
Train - BABYLON BRANCH
Bus - 129129
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Garden City

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Garden City
  • 2
    Train - HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Wait for train
    HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Atlantic Terminal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jamaica
    24 min
  • 4
    Train - BABYLON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    BABYLON BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    19 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    0.55 mi • 12 min
  • 7
    Bus - 129129
    Wait for bus
    129
    Secaucus Junction Via Secaucus Plaza
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    31st St at Bergenline Ave
    ID 21687
    10 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 Garden City to Union City, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Train line HEMPSTEAD BRANCH, Train line PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH, Bus line 129.

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

    The alternative route takes 81 minutes, using Train line HEMPSTEAD BRANCH, Train line BABYLON BRANCH, Bus line 129.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 21 min.

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

    The HEMPSTEAD BRANCH train line goes from Atlantic Terminal station near Garden City in Garden City to Jamaica station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Jamaica station near Union City, NJ.

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

    The total travel time between Garden City and Union City, NJ by train and bus is about 1 hr 21 min.

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

    Get on the HEMPSTEAD BRANCH train from the Atlantic Terminal station near Garden City in Garden City.

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

    Get off the train at the Jamaica stop, which is closest to Union City, NJ.

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