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

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

To get from Mount Vernon West to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the HARLEM train from Mount Vernon West station to Grand Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S 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 Mount Vernon West may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

67min
Train - HARLEM
Subway - S
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Mount Vernon West

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Mount Vernon West
  • 2
    Train - HARLEMHARLEM
    Wait for train
    HARLEM
    324#| Grand Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Grand Central
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - S
    Wait for subway
    S
    Times Sq-42 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    2 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 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
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Union City, NJ
    Walk to
    Union City, NJ
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Mount Vernon West to Union City, NJ by bus, subway and train via HARLEM, 7 and 159

To get from Mount Vernon West to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the HARLEM train from Mount Vernon West station to Grand Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 7 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 Mount Vernon West may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

67min
Train - HARLEM
Subway - 7
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Mount Vernon West

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Mount Vernon West
  • 2
    Train - HARLEMHARLEM
    Wait for train
    HARLEM
    324#| Grand Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Grand Central
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - 7
    Wait for subway
    7
    34 St-Hudson Yards
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 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
    9 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 Mount Vernon West to Union City, NJ

The distance between Mount Vernon West and Union City, NJ is approximately 16.05 mi, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mount Vernon West 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 Mount Vernon West to Union City, NJ

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from Mount Vernon West to Union City, NJ using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Mount Vernon West) 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 Mount Vernon West to Union City, NJ by bus, subway and train via HARLEM, 7 and 159

To get from Mount Vernon West to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the HARLEM train from Mount Vernon West station to Grand Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 7 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 Mount Vernon West may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

67min
Train - HARLEM
Subway - 7
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Mount Vernon West

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Mount Vernon West
  • 2
    Train - HARLEMHARLEM
    Wait for train
    HARLEM
    324#| Grand Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Grand Central
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - 7
    Wait for subway
    7
    34 St-Hudson Yards
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 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
    9 min
  • 10
    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 Mount Vernon West to Union City, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Train line HARLEM, Subway line S, Bus line 159.

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

    The alternative route takes 67 minutes, using Train line HARLEM, Subway line 7, Bus line 159.

  • Is there a direct train between Mount Vernon West 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 Mount Vernon West to Union City, NJ?

    The HARLEM train line goes from 324#| Grand Central station near Mount Vernon West in Mount Vernon to Grand Central station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Grand Central station near Union City, NJ.

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

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

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

    Get on the HARLEM train from the 324#| Grand Central station near Mount Vernon West in Mount Vernon.

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

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

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