How to get from 5th Ave @ 51st St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway?

From 5th Ave @ 51st St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway

To get from 5th Ave @ 51st St to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the E subway from 5 Av/53 St station to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal 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 5th Ave @ 51st St 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 - E
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from 5 Av/53 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    5 Av/53 St
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - E
    Wait for subway
    E
    World Trade Center
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    6 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 5th Ave @ 51st St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via E and 160

To get from 5th Ave @ 51st St to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the E subway from 5 Av/53 St station to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal 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 32 min. The bus and subway schedule from 5th Ave @ 51st St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

32min
Walk to subway station
Subway - E
Bus - 160160
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from 5 Av/53 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    5 Av/53 St
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - E
    Wait for subway
    E
    World Trade Center
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 yd • 1 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
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Public transit directions from 5th Ave @ 51st St to Union City, NJ

The distance between 5th Ave @ 51st St and Union City, NJ is approximately 3.79 mi, which can typically be travelled in 31 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 5th Ave @ 51st St 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 5th Ave @ 51st St to Union City, NJ

To check the bus and subway schedule from 5th Ave @ 51st St to Union City, NJ using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (5th Ave @ 51st St) 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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Alternative route from 5th Ave @ 51st St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via E and 160

To get from 5th Ave @ 51st St to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the E subway from 5 Av/53 St station to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal 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 32 min. The bus and subway schedule from 5th Ave @ 51st St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

32min
Walk to subway station
Subway - E
Bus - 160160
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from 5 Av/53 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    5 Av/53 St
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - E
    Wait for subway
    E
    World Trade Center
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 yd • 1 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 5th Ave @ 51st St to Union City, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 31 minutes, using Subway line E, Bus line 159.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 5th Ave @ 51st St to Union City, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 32 minutes, using Subway line E, Bus line 160.

  • Is there a direct subway between 5th Ave @ 51st St and Union City, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 31 min.

  • Which subway line goes from 5th Ave @ 51st St to Union City, NJ?

    The E subway line goes from 5 Av/53 St station near 5th Ave @ 51st St in Manhattan to World Trade Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till World Trade Center station near Union City, NJ.

  • How long does it take to travel from 5th Ave @ 51st St to Union City, NJ by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between 5th Ave @ 51st St and Union City, NJ by subway and bus is about 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near 5th Ave @ 51st St to get to Union City, NJ?

    Get on the E subway from the 5 Av/53 St station near 5th Ave @ 51st St in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between 5th Ave @ 51st St and Union City, NJ?

    Get off the subway at the World Trade Center stop, which is closest to Union City, NJ.

  • When is the last bus from 5th Ave @ 51st St to Union City, NJ?

    The last bus from 5th Ave @ 51st St in Manhattan to Union City, NJ in Union City is the Secaucus - New York line. It leaves the Port Authority Bus Terminal stop at 11:30 PM.

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