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

From Long Island City to Union City, NJ by bus and subway

To get from Long Island City to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the 7 subway from Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, take the 125 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to 31st St at Bergenline Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The bus and subway schedule from Long Island City may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

49min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 7
Bus - 125125
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av
    0.62 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Subway - 7
    Wait for subway
    7
    34 St-Hudson Yards
  • 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 - 125125
    Wait for bus
    125
    Jersey City Journal Square
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    31st St at Bergenline Ave
    ID 21687
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Union City, NJ
    Walk to
    Union City, NJ
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Long Island City to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via 7 and 163

To get from Long Island City to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the 7 subway from Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, take the 163 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to 31st St at Bergenline Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The bus and subway schedule from Long Island City may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

49min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 7
Bus - 163163
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av
    0.62 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Subway - 7
    Wait for subway
    7
    34 St-Hudson Yards
  • 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 - 163163
    Wait for bus
    163
    Ridgewood Terminal
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    31st St at Bergenline Ave
    ID 21687
    10 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 Long Island City to Union City, NJ

The distance between Long Island City and Union City, NJ is approximately 5.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 49 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Long Island City 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 Long Island City to Union City, NJ

To check the bus and subway schedule from Long Island City to Union City, NJ using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Long Island City) 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 Long Island City to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via 7 and 163

To get from Long Island City to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the 7 subway from Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, take the 163 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to 31st St at Bergenline Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The bus and subway schedule from Long Island City may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

49min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 7
Bus - 163163
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av
    0.62 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Subway - 7
    Wait for subway
    7
    34 St-Hudson Yards
  • 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 - 163163
    Wait for bus
    163
    Ridgewood Terminal
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    31st St at Bergenline Ave
    ID 21687
    10 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 Long Island City to Union City, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 49 minutes, using Subway line 7, Bus line 125.

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

    The alternative route takes 49 minutes, using Subway line 7, Bus line 163.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 49 min.

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

    The 7 subway line goes from Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av station near Long Island City in Manhattan to 34 St-Hudson Yards station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 34 St-Hudson Yards station near Union City, NJ.

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

    The total travel time between Long Island City and Union City, NJ by subway and bus is about 49 min.

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

    Get on the 7 subway from the Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av station near Long Island City in Manhattan.

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

    Get off the subway at the 34 St-Hudson Yards stop, which is closest to Union City, NJ.

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