How to get from 5th Ave & W 23rd St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway?

From 5th Ave & W 23rd St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway

To get from 5th Ave & W 23rd St to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the W subway from 23 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 33 min.

33min
Walk to subway station
Subway - W
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from 23 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    23 St
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - W
    Wait for subway
    W
    Astoria-Ditmars Blvd
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    5 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 & W 23rd St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via W and 167

To get from 5th Ave & W 23rd St to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the W subway from 23 St station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, take the 167 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to 31st St at JFK Blvd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 29 min.

29min
Walk to subway station
Subway - W
Bus - 167167
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from 23 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    23 St
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - W
    Wait for subway
    W
    Astoria-Ditmars Blvd
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 167167
    Wait for bus
    167
    167t I-95 Express Teaneck Rd Dumont
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    31st St at JFK Blvd
    ID 21688
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to Union City, NJ
    Walk to
    Union City, NJ
    580 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 5th Ave & W 23rd St to Union City, NJ

The distance between 5th Ave & W 23rd St, Union City and Union City, NJ, Union City is approximately 3.54 mi, which can typically be travelled in 33 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 5th Ave & W 23rd 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.

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Alternative route from 5th Ave & W 23rd St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via W and 167

To get from 5th Ave & W 23rd St to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the W subway from 23 St station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, take the 167 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to 31st St at JFK Blvd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 29 min.

29min
Walk to subway station
Subway - W
Bus - 167167
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from 23 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    23 St
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - W
    Wait for subway
    W
    Astoria-Ditmars Blvd
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 167167
    Wait for bus
    167
    167t I-95 Express Teaneck Rd Dumont
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    31st St at JFK Blvd
    ID 21688
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to Union City, NJ
    Walk to
    Union City, NJ
    580 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 5th Ave & W 23rd St to Union City, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 33 minutes, using Subway line W, Bus line 159.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 5th Ave & W 23rd St to Union City, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 29 minutes, using Subway line W, Bus line 167.

  • Is there a direct subway between 5th Ave & W 23rd 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 33 min.

  • Which subway line goes from 5th Ave & W 23rd St to Union City, NJ?

    The W subway line goes from 23 St station near 5th Ave & W 23rd St in Manhattan to Astoria-Ditmars Blvd station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Astoria-Ditmars Blvd station near Union City, NJ in Union City.

  • How long does it take to travel from 5th Ave & W 23rd St to Union City, NJ by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between 5th Ave & W 23rd St in Manhattan and Union City, NJ in Union City by subway and bus is about 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near 5th Ave & W 23rd St to get to Union City, NJ?

    Get on the W subway from the 23 St station near 5th Ave & W 23rd St in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between 5th Ave & W 23rd St and Union City, NJ?

    Get off the subway at the Astoria-Ditmars Blvd stop, which is closest to Union City, NJ in Union City.

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