How to get from E 42nd St & 3rd Ave to Union City, NJ by bus and subway?

From E 42nd St & 3rd Ave to Union City, NJ by bus and subway

To get from E 42nd St & 3rd Ave 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 29 min.

29min
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

Alternative route from E 42nd St & 3rd Ave to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via S and 159

To get from E 42nd St & 3rd Ave to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the S 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 32 min.

32min
Walk to subway station
Subway - S
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 - S
    Wait for subway
    S
    Times Sq-42 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    2 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 E 42nd St & 3rd Ave to Union City, NJ

The distance between E 42nd St & 3rd Ave, Union City and Union City, NJ, Union City is approximately 3.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 29 min. Moovit will show you the directions from E 42nd St & 3rd Ave 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.

Public transit stations close to E 42nd St & 3rd Ave

E 42nd St & 3rd Ave is located at E 42nd St & 3rd Ave, Union City and the nearest public transit station is E 42 St/3 Av.

Subway stations close to E 42nd St & 3rd Ave:

  • Grand Central-42 St
  • 51 St
  • 33 St

Train stations close to E 42nd St & 3rd Ave:

  • Grand Central
  • Grand Central Madison

Bus stations close to E 42nd St & 3rd Ave:

  • E 42 St/3 Av
  • E 42nd St & 3rd Ave
  • 3rd Ave & 42nd St

Public transit stations close to Union City, NJ, Union City

Union City, NJ is located at Union City, NJ, Union City and the nearest public transit station is JFK Blvd at 32nd St.

Bus stations close to Union City, NJ:

  • JFK Blvd at 32nd St
  • Bergen Tpk at J.F. Kennedy Blvd
  • Bergenline Ave at 37th St

Ferry stations close to Union City, NJ:

  • Port Imperial

Related Routes

Alternative route from E 42nd St & 3rd Ave to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via S and 159

To get from E 42nd St & 3rd Ave to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the S 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 32 min.

32min
Walk to subway station
Subway - S
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 - S
    Wait for subway
    S
    Times Sq-42 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    2 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 E 42nd St & 3rd Ave to Union City, NJ?

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

  • What is the alternative route to get from E 42nd St & 3rd Ave to Union City, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 32 minutes, using Subway line S, Bus line 159.

  • Is there a direct subway between E 42nd St & 3rd Ave 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 E 42nd St & 3rd Ave to Union City, NJ?

    The 7 subway line goes from Grand Central-42 St station near E 42nd St & 3rd Ave 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 in Union City.

  • How long does it take to travel from E 42nd St & 3rd Ave to Union City, NJ by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between E 42nd St & 3rd Ave in Manhattan and Union City, NJ in Union City by subway and bus is about 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near E 42nd St & 3rd Ave to get to Union City, NJ?

    Get on the 7 subway from the Grand Central-42 St station near E 42nd St & 3rd Ave in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between E 42nd St & 3rd Ave and Union City, NJ?

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

  • When is the last bus from E 42nd St & 3rd Ave to Union City, NJ?

    The last bus from E 42nd St & 3rd Ave in Manhattan to Union City, NJ in Union City is the Fort Lee-New York line. It leaves the Port Authority Bus Terminal stop at 10:05 PM.

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