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

Wantagh to Union City, NJ - Train Schedule

The BABYLON BRANCH train from Wantagh to Union City, NJ usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5 min-2 hr 30 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 30 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Wantagh to Union City, NJ by bus, subway and train

To get from Wantagh to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the BABYLON BRANCH train from Wantagh station to Jamaica station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E 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 30 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Wantagh may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

90min
Train - BABYLON BRANCH
Subway - E
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Wantagh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Wantagh
  • 2
    Train - BABYLON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    BABYLON BRANCH
    Grand Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jamaica
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-Jfk Airport
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - E
    Wait for subway
    E
    World Trade Center
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    ID 26229
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 159159
    Wait for bus
    159
    Fort Lee Linwood Park
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New York Ave at 35th St
    ID 30205
    10 min
  • 10
    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 Wantagh to Union City, NJ

The distance between Wantagh and Union City, NJ is approximately 32.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Wantagh 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 Wantagh to Union City, NJ

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

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

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Train line BABYLON BRANCH, Subway line E, Bus line 159.

  • Is there a direct train between Wantagh 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 30 min.

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

    The BABYLON BRANCH train line goes from Jamaica station near Wantagh in Wantagh to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-Jfk Airport station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-Jfk Airport station near Union City, NJ.

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

    The total travel time between Wantagh and Union City, NJ by train, subway and bus is about 1 hr 30 min.

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

    Get on the BABYLON BRANCH train from the Jamaica station near Wantagh in Wantagh.

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

    Get off the train at the Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-Jfk Airport stop, which is closest to Union City, NJ.

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