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 in Union City, 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 23 min.

83min
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, 1 and 159

To get from West Hempstead to Union City, NJ in Union City, 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 1 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 23 min.

83min
Train - WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
Subway - 1
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 - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    137 St-City College
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    2 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, Union City and Union City, NJ, Union City is approximately 25.98 mi, which can typically be travelled in 83 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.

Public transit stations close to West Hempstead

West Hempstead is located at West Hempstead, Union City and the nearest public transit station is Broad St / Hempstead.

Train stations close to West Hempstead:

  • Garden City
  • Lakeview
  • Country Life Press

Bus stations close to West Hempstead:

  • Broad St / Hempstead
  • Hempstead Av / Woodfield Rd
  • Fairview Dr / Hempstead

Public transit stations close to Union City, NJ, Union City

Union City, NJ is located at Union City, NJ, Union City and the nearest public transit station is Bergenline Ave at 39th St.

Bus stations close to Union City, NJ:

  • Bergenline Ave at 39th St
  • 32nd St at Bergenline Ave
  • Bergenline Ave at 32nd St

Ferry stations close to Union City, NJ:

  • Port Imperial

Related Routes

Alternative route from West Hempstead to Union City, NJ by bus, subway and train via WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH, 1 and 159

To get from West Hempstead to Union City, NJ in Union City, 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 1 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 23 min.

83min
Train - WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
Subway - 1
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 - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    137 St-City College
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    2 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 83 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 83 minutes, using Train line WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH, Subway line 1, 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 23 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 in Union City.

  • 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 in West Hempstead and Union City, NJ in Union City by train, subway and bus is about 1 hr 23 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 in Union City.

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