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How to get from Bay Ridge to Union City, NJ by bus and ferry?

From Bay Ridge to Union City, NJ by bus and ferry

To get from Bay Ridge to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines: take the SG ferry from Bay Ridge station to Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 42ND ST bus and finally take the 154 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to JFK Blvd at 36th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The bus and ferry schedule from Bay Ridge may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

73min
Ferry - SGSG
Bus - 42ND ST42ND ST
Bus - 154154
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Bay Ridge

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from ferry station
    Start from ferry station
    Bay Ridge
  • 2
    Ferry - SGSG
    Wait for ferry
    SG
    Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79
    ID 2319892
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Midtown / W 39th Street
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 42ND ST42ND ST
    Wait for bus
    42ND ST
    E 42nd St & 3rd Ave
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 42nd St & 8th Ave Times Square
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 154154
    Wait for bus
    154
    Fort Lee
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    JFK Blvd at 36th St
    ID 21732
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Union City, NJ
    Walk to
    Union City, NJ
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Bay Ridge to Union City, NJ by bus and ferry via SG, 42ND ST and 161

To get from Bay Ridge to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines: take the SG ferry from Bay Ridge station to Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 42ND ST bus and finally 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 1 hr 15 min. The bus and ferry schedule from Bay Ridge may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

75min
Ferry - SGSG
Bus - 42ND ST42ND ST
Bus - 161161
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Bay Ridge

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from ferry station
    Start from ferry station
    Bay Ridge
  • 2
    Ferry - SGSG
    Wait for ferry
    SG
    Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79
    ID 2319892
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Midtown / W 39th Street
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 42ND ST42ND ST
    Wait for bus
    42ND ST
    E 42nd St & 3rd Ave
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 42nd St & 8th Ave Times Square
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    Paterson Via Commerce Blvd
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    31st St at Bergenline Ave
    ID 21687
    11 min
  • 10
    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 Bay Ridge to Union City, NJ

The distance between Bay Ridge and Union City, NJ is approximately 16.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bay Ridge to Union City, NJ by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Union City – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Ferry schedule from Bay Ridge to Union City, NJ

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

Alternative route from Bay Ridge to Union City, NJ by bus and ferry via SG, 42ND ST and 161

To get from Bay Ridge to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines: take the SG ferry from Bay Ridge station to Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 42ND ST bus and finally 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 1 hr 15 min. The bus and ferry schedule from Bay Ridge may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

75min
Ferry - SGSG
Bus - 42ND ST42ND ST
Bus - 161161
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Bay Ridge

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from ferry station
    Start from ferry station
    Bay Ridge
  • 2
    Ferry - SGSG
    Wait for ferry
    SG
    Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79
    ID 2319892
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Midtown / W 39th Street
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 42ND ST42ND ST
    Wait for bus
    42ND ST
    E 42nd St & 3rd Ave
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 42nd St & 8th Ave Times Square
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    Paterson Via Commerce Blvd
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    31st St at Bergenline Ave
    ID 21687
    11 min
  • 10
    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 Bay Ridge to Union City, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Ferry line SG, Bus line 42ND ST, Bus line 154.

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

    The alternative route takes 75 minutes, using Ferry line SG, Bus line 42ND ST, Bus line 161.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Bay Ridge and Union City, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Bay Ridge to Union City, NJ?

    The SG ferry line goes from Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 station near Bay Ridge in Brooklyn to Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 station near Union City, NJ.

  • How long does it take to travel from Bay Ridge to Union City, NJ by ferry and bus?

    The total travel time between Bay Ridge and Union City, NJ by ferry and bus is about 1 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the ferry near Bay Ridge to get to Union City, NJ?

    Get on the SG ferry from the Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 station near Bay Ridge in Brooklyn.

  • Where do I get off the ferry when travelling between Bay Ridge and Union City, NJ?

    Get off the ferry at the Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 stop, which is closest to Union City, NJ.