How to get from Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 to Union City, NJ by bus?

From Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 to Union City, NJ by bus

To get from Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the 42ND ST bus from Midtown / W 39th Street station to W 42nd St & 8th Ave Times Square station. Next, take the 160 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to 31st St at Bergenline Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 26 min. The bus schedule from Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

26min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 42ND ST42ND ST
Bus - 160160
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Midtown / W 39th Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Midtown / W 39th Street
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 42ND ST42ND ST
    Wait for bus
    42ND ST
    E 42nd St & 3rd Ave
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 42nd St & 8th Ave Times Square
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 160160
    Wait for bus
    160
    Elmwood Park Via Meadowlands & Union City
  • 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 Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 to Union City, NJ by bus via 42ND ST and 163

To get from Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the 42ND ST bus from Midtown / W 39th Street station to W 42nd St & 8th Ave Times Square 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 26 min. The bus schedule from Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

26min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 42ND ST42ND ST
Bus - 163163
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Midtown / W 39th Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Midtown / W 39th Street
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 42ND ST42ND ST
    Wait for bus
    42ND ST
    E 42nd St & 3rd Ave
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 42nd St & 8th Ave Times Square
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    110 yd • 2 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 Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 to Union City, NJ

The distance between Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 and Union City, NJ is approximately 3.73 mi, which can typically be travelled in 26 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 to Union City, NJ by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Union City – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 to Union City, NJ

To check the bus schedule from Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 to Union City, NJ using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79) and destination (Union City, NJ), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 to Union City, NJ by bus via 42ND ST and 163

To get from Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the 42ND ST bus from Midtown / W 39th Street station to W 42nd St & 8th Ave Times Square 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 26 min. The bus schedule from Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

26min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 42ND ST42ND ST
Bus - 163163
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Midtown / W 39th Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Midtown / W 39th Street
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 42ND ST42ND ST
    Wait for bus
    42ND ST
    E 42nd St & 3rd Ave
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 42nd St & 8th Ave Times Square
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    110 yd • 2 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 Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 to Union City, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 26 minutes, using Bus line 42ND ST, Bus line 160.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 to Union City, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 26 minutes, using Bus line 42ND ST, Bus line 163.

  • Is there a direct bus between Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 and Union City, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 to Union City, NJ?

    The 42ND ST bus line goes from Midtown / W 39th Street station near Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 in Manhattan to E 42nd St & 3rd Ave station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till E 42nd St & 3rd Ave station near Union City, NJ.

  • How long does it take to travel from Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 to Union City, NJ by bus?

    The total travel time between Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 and Union City, NJ by bus is about 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 to get to Union City, NJ?

    Get on the 42ND ST bus from the Midtown / W 39th Street stop near Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 and Union City, NJ?

    Get off the bus at the E 42nd St & 3rd Ave stop, which is closest to Union City, NJ.

  • When is the first ferry from Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 to Union City, NJ?

    The first ferry from Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 in Manhattan to Union City, NJ in Union City is Port Imperial - Midtown / W 39th St. It leaves the Midtown / W 39th Street station at 2:10 AM.

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