How to get from 3 Av/E 53 St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway?

3 Av/E 53 St to Union City, NJ - Subway Schedule

The E subway from 3 Av/E 53 St to Union City, NJ usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5-20 min. The trip takes about 32 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From 3 Av/E 53 St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway

To get from 3 Av/E 53 St to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the E subway from Lexington Av/53 St station to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, 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 32 min. The bus and subway schedule from 3 Av/E 53 St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

32min
Walk to subway station
Subway - E
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Lexington Av/53 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Lexington Av/53 St
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - E
    Wait for subway
    E
    World Trade Center
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    ID 26229
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 159159
    Wait for bus
    159
    Fort Lee Linwood Park
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New York Ave at 35th St
    ID 30205
    9 min
  • 7
    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 3 Av/E 53 St to Union City, NJ

The distance between 3 Av/E 53 St and Union City, NJ is approximately 4.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 32 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 3 Av/E 53 St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Union City – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from 3 Av/E 53 St to Union City, NJ

To check the bus and subway schedule from 3 Av/E 53 St to Union City, NJ using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (3 Av/E 53 St) and destination (Union City, NJ), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, 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 subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 3 Av/E 53 St to Union City, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 32 minutes, using Subway line E, Bus line 159.

  • Is there a direct subway between 3 Av/E 53 St and Union City, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 32 min.

  • Which subway line goes from 3 Av/E 53 St to Union City, NJ?

    The E subway line goes from Lexington Av/53 St station near 3 Av/E 53 St in Manhattan to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal near Union City, NJ.

  • How long does it take to travel from 3 Av/E 53 St to Union City, NJ by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between 3 Av/E 53 St and Union City, NJ by subway and bus is about 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near 3 Av/E 53 St to get to Union City, NJ?

    Get on the E subway from the Lexington Av/53 St station near 3 Av/E 53 St in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between 3 Av/E 53 St and Union City, NJ?

    Get off the subway at the 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, which is closest to Union City, NJ.

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