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

From East Orange to Union City, NJ by bus and train

To get from East Orange to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the MEL train from East Orange station to Newark Broad St station. Next, take the 108 bus from Pavillion Apartments at Tower South# station to 30th St at Bergenline Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The bus and train schedule from East Orange may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

62min
Train - MEL
Bus - 108108
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from East Orange

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    East Orange
  • 2
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #0312| Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Broad St
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pavillion Apartments at Tower South#
    ID 19219
    160 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
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to Union City, NJ
    Walk to
    Union City, NJ
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From East Orange to Union City, NJ by bus, light rail and train

To get from East Orange to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the MEL train from East Orange station to Hoboken Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HLR light rail and finally take the 159 bus from Bergenline Ave at 49th St station to Bergenline Ave at 35th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The bus and train schedule from East Orange may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

69min
Train - MEL
Light Rail - HLR
HLR
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from East Orange

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    East Orange
  • 2
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #0312| Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hoboken Terminal
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Hoboken Njt
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - HLRHLR
    Wait for light rail
    HLR
    Hblr Tonnelle Avenue
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bergenline Avenue Light Rail
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bergenline Ave at 49th St
    ID 21882
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 159159
    Wait for bus
    159
    New York Via Bergenline Ave
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bergenline Ave at 35th St
    ID 21706
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Union City, NJ
    Walk to
    Union City, NJ
    170 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from East Orange to Union City, NJ

The distance between East Orange and Union City, NJ is approximately 13.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 62 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Orange 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 East Orange to Union City, NJ

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

To get from East Orange to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the MEL train from East Orange station to Hoboken Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HLR light rail and finally take the 159 bus from Bergenline Ave at 49th St station to Bergenline Ave at 35th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The bus and train schedule from East Orange may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

69min
Train - MEL
Light Rail - HLR
HLR
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from East Orange

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    East Orange
  • 2
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #0312| Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hoboken Terminal
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Hoboken Njt
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - HLRHLR
    Wait for light rail
    HLR
    Hblr Tonnelle Avenue
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bergenline Avenue Light Rail
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bergenline Ave at 49th St
    ID 21882
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 159159
    Wait for bus
    159
    New York Via Bergenline Ave
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bergenline Ave at 35th St
    ID 21706
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Union City, NJ
    Walk to
    Union City, NJ
    170 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 62 minutes, using Train line MEL, Bus line 108.

  • What is the alternative route to get from East Orange to Union City, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 69 minutes, using Train line MEL, Light Rail line HLR, Bus line 159.

  • Is there a direct train between East Orange 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 2 min.

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

    The MEL train line goes from #0312| Hoboken station near East Orange in East Orange to Newark Broad St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Newark Broad St station near Union City, NJ.

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

    The total travel time between East Orange and Union City, NJ by train and bus is about 1 hr 2 min.

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

    Get on the MEL train from the #0312| Hoboken station near East Orange in East Orange.

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

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

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