How to get from St. James to Union City, NJ by bus and train?

From St. James to Union City, NJ by bus and train

To get from St. James to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH train from St. James station to Huntington station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH train and finally take the 111 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to 31st St at Bergenline Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min. The bus and train schedule from St. James may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

135min
Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
Bus - 111111
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from St. James

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    St. James
  • 2
    Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Huntington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Huntington
    30 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
    66 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    0.55 mi • 12 min
  • 7
    Bus - 111111
    Wait for bus
    111
    Jersey Gardens Mall
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    31st St at Bergenline Ave
    ID 21687
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Union City, NJ
    Walk to
    Union City, NJ
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from St. James to Union City, NJ by bus and train via PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH, PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH and 159

To get from St. James to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH train from St. James station to Huntington station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH train 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 2 hr 18 min. The bus and train schedule from St. James may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

138min
Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from St. James

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    St. James
  • 2
    Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Huntington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Huntington
    30 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
    66 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    0.55 mi • 12 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 St. James to Union City, NJ

The distance between St. James and Union City, NJ is approximately 54.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 135 min. Moovit will show you the directions from St. James 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 St. James to Union City, NJ

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from St. James to Union City, NJ by bus and train via PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH, PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH and 159

To get from St. James to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH train from St. James station to Huntington station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH train 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 2 hr 18 min. The bus and train schedule from St. James may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

138min
Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from St. James

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    St. James
  • 2
    Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Huntington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Huntington
    30 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
    66 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    0.55 mi • 12 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 St. James to Union City, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 135 minutes, using Train line PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH, Train line PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH, Bus line 111.

  • What is the alternative route to get from St. James to Union City, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 138 minutes, using Train line PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH, Train line PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH, Bus line 159.

  • Is there a direct train between St. James and Union City, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 15 min.

  • Which train line goes from St. James to Union City, NJ?

    The PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH train line goes from Huntington station near St. James in St. James to Huntington station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Huntington station near Union City, NJ.

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

    The total travel time between St. James and Union City, NJ by train and bus is about 2 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near St. James to get to Union City, NJ?

    Get on the PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH train from the Huntington station near St. James in St. James.

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

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

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