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

From Somerville to Union City, NJ by bus and train

To get from Somerville to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RARV train from Somerville station to Newark Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NEC train and finally take the 129 bus from Secaucus Junction Bus Plaza station to 30th St at Bergenline Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The bus and train schedule from Somerville may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

113min
Train - RARV
Train - NEC
Bus - 129129
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Somerville

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Somerville
  • 2
    Train - RARVRARV
    Wait for train
    RARV
    #5426| Newark Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    56 min
  • 4
    Train - NECNEC
    Wait for train
    NEC
    #3934| Penn Station New York
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    7 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Secaucus Junction Bus Plaza
    ID 32471
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 129129
    Wait for bus
    129
    New York Via Union City & Secaucus Plz
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    30th St at Bergenline Ave
    ID 21681
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Union City, NJ
    Walk to
    Union City, NJ
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Somerville to Union City, NJ

The distance between Somerville and Union City, NJ is approximately 40.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 113 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Somerville 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 Somerville to Union City, NJ

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

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

    The fastest way takes 113 minutes, using Train line RARV, Train line NEC, Bus line 129.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 53 min.

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

    The RARV train line goes from Newark Penn Station near Somerville in Somerville to Secaucus station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Secaucus station near Union City, NJ.

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

    The total travel time between Somerville and Union City, NJ by train and bus is about 1 hr 53 min.

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

    Get on the RARV train from the Newark Penn Station near Somerville in Somerville.

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

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

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