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

From Rockville Centre to Union City, NJ by bus, subway and train

To get from Rockville Centre 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 Rockville Centre 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 7 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Rockville Centre may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

67min
Train - BABYLON BRANCH
Subway - 2
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Rockville Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Rockville Centre
  • 2
    Train - BABYLON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    BABYLON BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    38 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
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Union City, NJ
    Walk to
    Union City, NJ
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Rockville Centre to Union City, NJ by bus, subway and train via BABYLON BRANCH, 2 and 154

To get from Rockville Centre 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 Rockville Centre station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 2 subway and finally take the 154 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to JFK Blvd at 36th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Rockville Centre may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

73min
Train - BABYLON BRANCH
Subway - 2
Bus - 154154
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Rockville Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Rockville Centre
  • 2
    Train - BABYLON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    BABYLON BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    38 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 - 154154
    Wait for bus
    154
    Fort Lee
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    JFK Blvd at 36th St
    ID 21732
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Union City, NJ
    Walk to
    Union City, NJ
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Rockville Centre to Union City, NJ

The distance between Rockville Centre and Union City, NJ is approximately 23.79 mi, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rockville Centre 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 Rockville Centre to Union City, NJ

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from Rockville Centre to Union City, NJ using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Rockville Centre) 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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Alternative route from Rockville Centre to Union City, NJ by bus, subway and train via BABYLON BRANCH, 2 and 154

To get from Rockville Centre 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 Rockville Centre station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 2 subway and finally take the 154 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to JFK Blvd at 36th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Rockville Centre may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

73min
Train - BABYLON BRANCH
Subway - 2
Bus - 154154
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Rockville Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Rockville Centre
  • 2
    Train - BABYLON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    BABYLON BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    38 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 - 154154
    Wait for bus
    154
    Fort Lee
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    JFK Blvd at 36th St
    ID 21732
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Union City, NJ
    Walk to
    Union City, NJ
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Train line BABYLON BRANCH, Subway line 2, Bus line 159.

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

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Train line BABYLON BRANCH, Subway line 2, Bus line 154.

  • Is there a direct train between Rockville Centre 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 7 min.

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

    The BABYLON BRANCH train line goes from Penn Station station near Rockville Centre in Rockville Centre 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 Rockville Centre to Union City, NJ by train, subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Rockville Centre and Union City, NJ by train, subway and bus is about 1 hr 7 min.

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

    Get on the BABYLON BRANCH train from the Penn Station station near Rockville Centre in Rockville Centre.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Rockville Centre 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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