How to get from 72 St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway?

From 72 St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway

To get from 72 St to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the Q subway from 72 St station to Times Sq-42 St 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 34 min.

34min
Subway - Q
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from 72 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    72 St
  • 2
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 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

Alternative route from 72 St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via Q and 161

To get from 72 St to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the Q subway from 72 St station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, take the 161 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to 31st St at Bergenline Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min.

38min
Subway - Q
Bus - 161161
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from 72 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    72 St
  • 2
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    Paterson Via Union City
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    31st St at Bergenline Ave
    ID 21687
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Union City, NJ
    Walk to
    Union City, NJ
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 72 St to Union City, NJ

The distance between 72 St, Union City and Union City, NJ, Union City is approximately 4.94 mi, which can typically be travelled in 34 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 72 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.

Public transit stations close to 72 St

72 St is located at 72 St, Union City and the nearest public transit station is E 72 St/2 Av.

Subway stations close to 72 St:

  • Lexington Av/59 St
  • Lexington Av/63 St
  • 68 St-Hunter College

Bus stations close to 72 St:

  • E 72 St/2 Av
  • 2 Av/E 70 St
  • 2 Av/E 73 St

Cable Car stations close to 72 St:

  • Manhattan Tram Station

Public transit stations close to Union City, NJ, Union City

Union City, NJ is located at Union City, NJ, Union City and the nearest public transit station is Bergenline Ave at 35th St.

Bus stations close to Union City, NJ:

  • Bergenline Ave at 35th St
  • New York Ave at 35th St
  • 31st St at Bergenline Ave

Ferry stations close to Union City, NJ:

  • Port Imperial

Related Routes

Alternative route from 72 St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via Q and 161

To get from 72 St to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the Q subway from 72 St station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, take the 161 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to 31st St at Bergenline Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min.

38min
Subway - Q
Bus - 161161
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from 72 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    72 St
  • 2
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    Paterson Via Union City
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    31st St at Bergenline Ave
    ID 21687
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Union City, NJ
    Walk to
    Union City, NJ
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 72 St to Union City, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 34 minutes, using Subway line Q, Bus line 159.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 72 St to Union City, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 38 minutes, using Subway line Q, Bus line 161.

  • Is there a direct subway between 72 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 34 min.

  • Which subway line goes from 72 St to Union City, NJ?

    The Q subway line goes from Coney Island-Stillwell Av station near 72 St in Manhattan to Times Sq-42 St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Times Sq-42 St station near Union City, NJ in Union City.

  • How long does it take to travel from 72 St to Union City, NJ by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between 72 St in Manhattan and Union City, NJ in Union City by subway and bus is about 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near 72 St to get to Union City, NJ?

    Get on the Q subway from the Coney Island-Stillwell Av station near 72 St in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between 72 St and Union City, NJ?

    Get off the subway at the Times Sq-42 St stop, which is closest to Union City, NJ in Union City.

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