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

From Elizabeth to Union City, NJ by bus and train

To get from Elizabeth to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the NC 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 59 min.

59min
Train - NC
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 - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3826| 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
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to Union City, NJ
    Walk to
    Union City, NJ
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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 NC train from Elizabeth station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 2 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 1 min.

61min
Train - NC
Subway - 2
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Elizabeth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Elizabeth
  • 2
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3826| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    33 min
  • 4
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    Wakefield-241 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
    9 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 Elizabeth to Union City, NJ

The distance between Elizabeth and Union City, NJ is approximately 15.43 mi, which can typically be travelled in 59 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elizabeth 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.

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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 NC train from Elizabeth station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 2 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 1 min.

61min
Train - NC
Subway - 2
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Elizabeth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Elizabeth
  • 2
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3826| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    33 min
  • 4
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    Wakefield-241 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
    9 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 Elizabeth to Union City, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 59 minutes, using Train line NC, Bus line 108.

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

    The alternative route takes 61 minutes, using Train line NC, Subway line 2, Bus line 159.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 59 min.

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

    The NC train line goes from #3826| New York Penn Station station near Elizabeth in Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth to Union City, NJ by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Elizabeth and Union City, NJ by train and bus is about 59 min.

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

    Get on the NC train from the #3826| 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 Newark Penn Station stop, which is closest to Union City, NJ.

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