How to get from South Amboy to Union City, NJ by bus and train?

From South Amboy to Union City, NJ by bus and train

To get from South Amboy to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the NJCL train from South Amboy station to Newark Penn Station station. Next, take the 108 bus from Bus Lanes (Raymond Blvd Side) station to 30th St at Bergenline Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The bus and train schedule from South Amboy may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

82min
Train - NJCL
Bus - 108108
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from South Amboy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Amboy
  • 2
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3326| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Lanes (Raymond Blvd Side)
    ID 18835
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 108108
    Wait for bus
    108
    New York Via Union City
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    30th St at Bergenline Ave
    ID 21681
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to Union City, NJ
    Walk to
    Union City, NJ
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From South Amboy to Union City, NJ by bus, subway and train

To get from South Amboy to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the NJCL train from South Amboy station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 3 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 26 min. The bus and train schedule from South Amboy may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

86min
Train - NJCL
Subway - 3
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from South Amboy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Amboy
  • 2
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3326| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    52 min
  • 4
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    Harlem-148 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
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Public transit directions from South Amboy to Union City, NJ

The distance between South Amboy and Union City, NJ is approximately 29.83 mi, which can typically be travelled in 82 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Amboy 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 South Amboy to Union City, NJ

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

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From South Amboy to Union City, NJ by bus, subway and train

To get from South Amboy to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the NJCL train from South Amboy station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 3 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 26 min. The bus and train schedule from South Amboy may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

86min
Train - NJCL
Subway - 3
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from South Amboy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Amboy
  • 2
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3326| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    52 min
  • 4
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    Harlem-148 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 82 minutes, using Train line NJCL, Bus line 108.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Amboy to Union City, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 86 minutes, using Train line NJCL, Subway line 3, Bus line 159.

  • Is there a direct train between South Amboy and Union City, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 22 min.

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

    The NJCL train line goes from #3326| New York Penn Station station near South Amboy in South Amboy to Newark Penn Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Newark Penn Station station near Union City, NJ.

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

    The total travel time between South Amboy and Union City, NJ by train and bus is about 1 hr 22 min.

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

    Get on the NJCL train from the #3326| New York Penn Station station near South Amboy in South Amboy.

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

    Get off the train at the Newark Penn Station stop, which is closest to Union City, NJ.

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