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

From Astoria to Union City, NJ by bus and subway

To get from Astoria to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the B62 bus from 8 St/Astoria Blvd station to 21 St/44 Dr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E subway and finally 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 52 min. The bus and subway schedule from Astoria may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

52min
Walk to bus station
Bus - B62B62
Subway - E
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from 8 St/Astoria Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    8 St/Astoria Blvd
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - B62B62
    Wait for bus
    B62
    Downtown Brooklyn
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    21 St/44 Dr
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Court Sq
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - E
    Wait for subway
    E
    World Trade Center
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    ID 26229
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 159159
    Wait for bus
    159
    Fort Lee Linwood Park
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New York Ave at 35th St
    ID 30205
    9 min
  • 10
    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 Astoria to Union City, NJ

The distance between Astoria and Union City, NJ is approximately 7.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 52 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Astoria 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 Astoria to Union City, NJ

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

    The fastest way takes 52 minutes, using Bus line B62, Subway line E, Bus line 159.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 52 min.

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

    The B62 bus line goes from 8 St/Astoria Blvd station near Astoria in Manhattan to 21 St/44 Dr station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till 21 St/44 Dr station near Union City, NJ.

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

    The total travel time between Astoria and Union City, NJ by bus and subway is about 52 min.

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

    Get on the B62 bus from the 8 St/Astoria Blvd stop near Astoria in Manhattan.

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

    Get off the bus at the 21 St/44 Dr stop, which is closest to Union City, NJ.

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