How to get from Paterson to Union City, NJ by bus?

From Paterson to Union City, NJ by bus

To get from Paterson to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the 161 bus from Market St at Memorial Drive, NJ Rr Station station to Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, take the 127 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to 32nd St at Bergenline Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The bus schedule from Paterson may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

88min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 161161
Bus - 127127
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Market St at Memorial Drive, NJ Rr Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St at Memorial Drive, NJ Rr Station
    ID 27390
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    New York
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    67 min
  • 4
    Bus - 127127
    Wait for bus
    127
    Ridgefield Victoria Ter
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    32nd St at Bergenline Ave
    ID 21743
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to Union City, NJ
    Walk to
    Union City, NJ
    320 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Paterson to Union City, NJ by bus and train

To get from Paterson to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the MCL train from Paterson station to Hoboken Terminal station. Next, 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 24 min. The bus schedule from Paterson may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

84min
Train - MCL
Bus - 2222
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Paterson

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Paterson
  • 2
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1208| Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hoboken Terminal
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hoboken Terminal
    ID 20496
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    North Bergen
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New York Ave at 35th St
    ID 30205
    31 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 Paterson to Union City, NJ

The distance between Paterson and Union City, NJ is approximately 22.83 mi, which can typically be travelled in 88 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Paterson to Union City, NJ by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Union City – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Paterson to Union City, NJ

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

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From Paterson to Union City, NJ by bus and train

To get from Paterson to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the MCL train from Paterson station to Hoboken Terminal station. Next, 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 24 min. The bus schedule from Paterson may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

84min
Train - MCL
Bus - 2222
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Paterson

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Paterson
  • 2
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1208| Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hoboken Terminal
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hoboken Terminal
    ID 20496
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    North Bergen
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New York Ave at 35th St
    ID 30205
    31 min
  • 7
    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 Paterson to Union City, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 88 minutes, using Bus line 161, Bus line 127.

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

    The alternative route takes 84 minutes, using Train line MCL, Bus line 22.

  • Is there a direct bus between Paterson and Union City, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 28 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Paterson to Union City, NJ?

    The 161 bus line goes from Market St at Memorial Drive, NJ Rr Station station near Paterson in Paterson to New York station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till New York station near Union City, NJ.

  • How long does it take to travel from Paterson to Union City, NJ by bus?

    The total travel time between Paterson and Union City, NJ by bus is about 1 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Paterson to get to Union City, NJ?

    Get on the 161 bus from the Market St at Memorial Drive, NJ Rr Station stop near Paterson in Paterson.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Paterson and Union City, NJ?

    Get off the bus at the New York stop, which is closest to Union City, NJ.

  • When is the first bus from Paterson to Union City, NJ?

    The first bus from Paterson in Paterson to Union City, NJ in Union City is Paterson-Passaic-New York. It leaves the Market St at Memorial Drive, NJ Rr Station stop at 8:07 PM.

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