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

From Clifton to Union City, NJ by bus and subway

To get from Clifton to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the SIR subway from Clifton station to Old Town station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SIM10 bus and finally take the 129 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to 31st St at Bergenline Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The bus and subway schedule from Clifton may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

105min
Subway - SIR
Bus - SIM10SIM10
Bus - 129129
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Clifton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Clifton
  • 2
    Subway - SIR
    Wait for subway
    SIR
    Tottenville
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Old Town
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hylan Blvd/Quintard St
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - SIM10SIM10
    Wait for bus
    SIM10
    Midtown Via 23 St Via 6 Av
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Avenue Of the Americas/W 41 St
    65 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    740 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Bus - 129129
    Wait for bus
    129
    Secaucus Junction Via Secaucus Plaza
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    31st St at Bergenline Ave
    ID 21687
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Union City, NJ
    Walk to
    Union City, NJ
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Clifton to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via SIR, SIM10 and 167

To get from Clifton to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the SIR subway from Clifton station to Old Town station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SIM10 bus and finally take the 167 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to 31st St at JFK Blvd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The bus and subway schedule from Clifton may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

102min
Subway - SIR
Bus - SIM10SIM10
Bus - 167167
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Clifton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Clifton
  • 2
    Subway - SIR
    Wait for subway
    SIR
    Tottenville
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Old Town
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hylan Blvd/Quintard St
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - SIM10SIM10
    Wait for bus
    SIM10
    Midtown Via 23 St Via 6 Av
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Avenue Of the Americas/W 41 St
    65 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    740 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Bus - 167167
    Wait for bus
    167
    167t I-95 Express Teaneck Road Harrington Park
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    31st St at JFK Blvd
    ID 21688
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to Union City, NJ
    Walk to
    Union City, NJ
    580 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Clifton to Union City, NJ

The distance between Clifton and Union City, NJ is approximately 22.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 105 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Clifton 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 Clifton to Union City, NJ

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Clifton to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via SIR, SIM10 and 167

To get from Clifton to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the SIR subway from Clifton station to Old Town station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SIM10 bus and finally take the 167 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to 31st St at JFK Blvd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The bus and subway schedule from Clifton may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

102min
Subway - SIR
Bus - SIM10SIM10
Bus - 167167
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Clifton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Clifton
  • 2
    Subway - SIR
    Wait for subway
    SIR
    Tottenville
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Old Town
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hylan Blvd/Quintard St
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - SIM10SIM10
    Wait for bus
    SIM10
    Midtown Via 23 St Via 6 Av
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Avenue Of the Americas/W 41 St
    65 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    740 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Bus - 167167
    Wait for bus
    167
    167t I-95 Express Teaneck Road Harrington Park
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    31st St at JFK Blvd
    ID 21688
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to Union City, NJ
    Walk to
    Union City, NJ
    580 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 105 minutes, using Subway line SIR, Bus line SIM10, Bus line 129.

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

    The alternative route takes 102 minutes, using Subway line SIR, Bus line SIM10, Bus line 167.

  • Is there a direct subway between Clifton and Union City, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 45 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Clifton to Union City, NJ?

    The SIR subway line goes from Tottenville station near Clifton in Staten Island to Old Town station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Old Town station near Union City, NJ.

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

    The total travel time between Clifton and Union City, NJ by subway and bus is about 1 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Clifton to get to Union City, NJ?

    Get on the SIR subway from the Tottenville station near Clifton in Staten Island.

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

    Get off the subway at the Old Town stop, which is closest to Union City, NJ.

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