How to get from Grand Central Madison to Union City, NJ by bus and subway?

From Grand Central Madison to Union City, NJ by bus and subway

To get from Grand Central Madison to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the 7X subway from Grand Central-42 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 29 min. The bus and subway schedule from Grand Central Madison may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

29min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 7X
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Grand Central-42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 7X
    Wait for subway
    7X
    34 St-Hudson Yards
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    3 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 Grand Central Madison to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via 7 and 159

To get from Grand Central Madison to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the 7 subway from Grand Central-42 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 31 min. The bus and subway schedule from Grand Central Madison may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

31min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 7
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Grand Central-42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    40 yd • 1 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
    3 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
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Public transit directions from Grand Central Madison to Union City, NJ

The distance between Grand Central Madison and Union City, NJ is approximately 3.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 29 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Grand Central Madison 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 Grand Central Madison to Union City, NJ

To check the bus and subway schedule from Grand Central Madison to Union City, NJ using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Grand Central Madison) 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 Grand Central Madison to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via 7 and 159

To get from Grand Central Madison to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the 7 subway from Grand Central-42 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 31 min. The bus and subway schedule from Grand Central Madison may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

31min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 7
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Grand Central-42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    40 yd • 1 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
    3 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Grand Central Madison to Union City, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 29 minutes, using Subway line 7X, Bus line 159.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Grand Central Madison to Union City, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 31 minutes, using Subway line 7, Bus line 159.

  • Is there a direct subway between Grand Central Madison and Union City, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 29 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Grand Central Madison to Union City, NJ?

    The 7X subway line goes from Grand Central-42 St station near Grand Central Madison 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 Grand Central Madison to Union City, NJ by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Grand Central Madison and Union City, NJ by subway and bus is about 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Grand Central Madison to get to Union City, NJ?

    Get on the 7X subway from the Grand Central-42 St station near Grand Central Madison in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Grand Central Madison 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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