How to get from West Hempstead to Union City, NJ by bus, subway and train?

From West Hempstead to Union City, NJ by bus, subway and train

To get from West Hempstead to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH train from West Hempstead station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 2 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 1 hr 22 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from West Hempstead may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

82min
Train - WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
Subway - 2
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from West Hempstead

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    West Hempstead
  • 2
    Train - WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Wait for train
    WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    47 min
  • 4
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    Wakefield-241 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 - 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
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Union City, NJ
    Walk to
    Union City, NJ
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from West Hempstead to Union City, NJ by bus, subway and train via WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH, 3 and 159

To get from West Hempstead to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH train from West Hempstead station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 3 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 1 hr 22 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from West Hempstead may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

82min
Train - WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
Subway - 3
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from West Hempstead

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    West Hempstead
  • 2
    Train - WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Wait for train
    WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    47 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 - 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
    10 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 West Hempstead to Union City, NJ

The distance between West Hempstead and Union City, NJ is approximately 25.98 mi, which can typically be travelled in 82 min. Moovit will show you the directions from West Hempstead 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 West Hempstead to Union City, NJ

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from West Hempstead to Union City, NJ using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (West Hempstead) 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from West Hempstead to Union City, NJ by bus, subway and train via WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH, 3 and 159

To get from West Hempstead to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH train from West Hempstead station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 3 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 1 hr 22 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from West Hempstead may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

82min
Train - WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
Subway - 3
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from West Hempstead

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    West Hempstead
  • 2
    Train - WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Wait for train
    WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    47 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 - 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
    10 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 West Hempstead to Union City, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 82 minutes, using Train line WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH, Subway line 2, Bus line 159.

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

    The alternative route takes 82 minutes, using Train line WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH, Subway line 3, Bus line 159.

  • Is there a direct train between West Hempstead 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 22 min.

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

    The WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH train line goes from Penn Station station near West Hempstead in West Hempstead 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 West Hempstead to Union City, NJ by train, subway and bus?

    The total travel time between West Hempstead and Union City, NJ by train, subway and bus is about 1 hr 22 min.

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

    Get on the WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH train from the Penn Station station near West Hempstead in West Hempstead.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between West Hempstead 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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