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

From Highland Avenue to Union City, NJ by bus and train

To get from Highland Avenue to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MEL train from Highland Avenue station to Mountain Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GB train and finally take the 22 bus from Hoboken Terminal station to New York Ave at 35th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The bus and train schedule from Highland Avenue may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

82min
Train - MEL
Train - GB
Bus - 2222
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Highland Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Highland Avenue
  • 2
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6611| Dover
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mountain Station
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - GBGB
    Wait for train
    GB
    #0414| Hoboken
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hoboken Terminal
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hoboken Terminal
    ID 20496
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    North Bergen
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New York Ave at 35th St
    ID 30205
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to Union City, NJ
    Walk to
    Union City, NJ
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Highland Avenue to Union City, NJ by bus and train via MEL, GB and 85

To get from Highland Avenue to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MEL train from Highland Avenue station to Mountain Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GB train and finally take the 85 bus from Hoboken Terminal station to 32nd St at Bergenline Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The bus and train schedule from Highland Avenue may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

81min
Train - MEL
Train - GB
Bus - 8585
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Highland Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Highland Avenue
  • 2
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6611| Dover
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mountain Station
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - GBGB
    Wait for train
    GB
    #0414| Hoboken
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hoboken Terminal
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hoboken Terminal
    ID 20496
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8585
    Wait for bus
    85
    American Dream
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    32nd St at Bergenline Ave
    ID 21743
    30 min
  • 9
    Walk to Union City, NJ
    Walk to
    Union City, NJ
    320 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Highland Avenue to Union City, NJ

The distance between Highland Avenue and Union City, NJ is approximately 18.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 82 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Highland Avenue 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 Highland Avenue to Union City, NJ

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Highland Avenue to Union City, NJ by bus and train via MEL, GB and 85

To get from Highland Avenue to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MEL train from Highland Avenue station to Mountain Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GB train and finally take the 85 bus from Hoboken Terminal station to 32nd St at Bergenline Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The bus and train schedule from Highland Avenue may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

81min
Train - MEL
Train - GB
Bus - 8585
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Highland Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Highland Avenue
  • 2
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6611| Dover
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mountain Station
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - GBGB
    Wait for train
    GB
    #0414| Hoboken
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hoboken Terminal
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hoboken Terminal
    ID 20496
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8585
    Wait for bus
    85
    American Dream
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    32nd St at Bergenline Ave
    ID 21743
    30 min
  • 9
    Walk to Union City, NJ
    Walk to
    Union City, NJ
    320 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 82 minutes, using Train line MEL, Train line GB, Bus line 22.

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

    The alternative route takes 81 minutes, using Train line MEL, Train line GB, Bus line 85.

  • Is there a direct train between Highland Avenue 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 22 min.

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

    The MEL train line goes from #6611| Dover station near Highland Avenue in City Of Orange to Mountain Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Mountain Station station near Union City, NJ.

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

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

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

    Get on the MEL train from the #6611| Dover station near Highland Avenue in City Of Orange.

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

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

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