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

From Elizabeth to Union City, NJ by bus, subway and train

To get from Elizabeth to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the NJCL train from Elizabeth station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 3 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 2 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Elizabeth may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

62min
Train - NJCL
Subway - 3
Bus - 154154
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Elizabeth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Elizabeth
  • 2
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3504| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    32 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 - 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

From Elizabeth to Union City, NJ by bus and train

To get from Elizabeth to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the NJCL train from Elizabeth 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 58 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Elizabeth may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

58min
Train - NJCL
Bus - 108108
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Elizabeth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Elizabeth
  • 2
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3506| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    13 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
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Public transit directions from Elizabeth to Union City, NJ

The distance between Elizabeth and Union City, NJ is approximately 18.6 mi, which can typically be travelled in 62 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth to Union City, NJ

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

To get from Elizabeth to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the NJCL train from Elizabeth 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 58 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Elizabeth may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

58min
Train - NJCL
Bus - 108108
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Elizabeth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Elizabeth
  • 2
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3506| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    13 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 62 minutes, using Train line NJCL, Subway line 3, Bus line 154.

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

    The alternative route takes 58 minutes, using Train line NJCL, Bus line 108.

  • Is there a direct train between Elizabeth 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 2 min.

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

    The NJCL train line goes from #3504| New York Penn Station station near Elizabeth in Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth to Union City, NJ by train, subway and bus?

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

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

    Get on the NJCL train from the #3504| New York Penn Station station near Elizabeth in Elizabeth.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Elizabeth 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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