How to get from Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway?

From Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway

To get from Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Union City, NJ in Union City, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the 5 subway from 86 St station to Grand Central-42 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S subway and finally 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 40 min.

40min
Subway - 5
Subway - S
Bus - 167167
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from 86 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Lexington Ave & E 86th St
  • 2
    Subway - 5
    Wait for subway
    5
    Grand Central-42 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    6 min
  • 4
    Subway - S
    Wait for subway
    S
    Times Sq-42 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    2 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 167167
    Wait for bus
    167
    167t I-95 Express Teaneck Rd Dumont
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    31st St at JFK Blvd
    ID 21688
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Union City, NJ
    Walk to
    Union City, NJ
    580 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via 5, S and 192

To get from Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Union City, NJ in Union City, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the 5 subway from 86 St station to Grand Central-42 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S subway and finally take the 192 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to 31st St at Bergenline Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min.

44min
Subway - 5
Subway - S
Bus - 192192
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from 86 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Lexington Ave & E 86th St
  • 2
    Subway - 5
    Wait for subway
    5
    Grand Central-42 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    6 min
  • 4
    Subway - S
    Wait for subway
    S
    Times Sq-42 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    2 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 192192
    Wait for bus
    192
    Clifton Via Lynd Office Pk
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    31st St at Bergenline Ave
    ID 21687
    11 min
  • 9
    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 Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Union City, NJ

The distance between Lexington Ave & E 86th St, Union City and Union City, NJ, Union City is approximately 6.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 40 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lexington Ave & E 86th 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.

Public transit stations close to Lexington Ave & E 86th St

Lexington Ave & E 86th St is located at Lexington Ave & E 86th St, Union City and the nearest public transit station is Lexington Av/E 86 St.

Subway stations close to Lexington Ave & E 86th St:

  • 96 St
  • 77 St
  • 86 St

Bus stations close to Lexington Ave & E 86th St:

  • Lexington Av/E 86 St
  • Lexington Av/E 85 St
  • E 86 St/Lexington Av

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 38th St.

Bus stations close to Union City, NJ:

  • JFK Blvd at 38th St
  • Bergenline Ave at 34th St
  • 32nd St at Bergenline Ave

Ferry stations close to Union City, NJ:

  • Port Imperial

Related Routes

Alternative route from Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via 5, S and 192

To get from Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Union City, NJ in Union City, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the 5 subway from 86 St station to Grand Central-42 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S subway and finally take the 192 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to 31st St at Bergenline Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min.

44min
Subway - 5
Subway - S
Bus - 192192
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from 86 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Lexington Ave & E 86th St
  • 2
    Subway - 5
    Wait for subway
    5
    Grand Central-42 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    6 min
  • 4
    Subway - S
    Wait for subway
    S
    Times Sq-42 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    2 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 192192
    Wait for bus
    192
    Clifton Via Lynd Office Pk
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    31st St at Bergenline Ave
    ID 21687
    11 min
  • 9
    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 Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Union City, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 40 minutes, using Subway line 5, Subway line S, Bus line 167.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Union City, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 44 minutes, using Subway line 5, Subway line S, Bus line 192.

  • Is there a direct subway between Lexington Ave & E 86th St and Union City, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 40 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Union City, NJ?

    The 5 subway line goes from Grand Central-42 St station near Lexington Ave & E 86th St in Manhattan to Grand Central-42 St station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Grand Central-42 St station near Union City, NJ in Union City.

  • How long does it take to travel from Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Union City, NJ by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Lexington Ave & E 86th St in Manhattan and Union City, NJ in Union City by subway and bus is about 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Lexington Ave & E 86th St to get to Union City, NJ?

    Get on the 5 subway from the Grand Central-42 St station near Lexington Ave & E 86th St in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Lexington Ave & E 86th St and Union City, NJ?

    Get off the subway at the Grand Central-42 St stop, which is closest to Union City, NJ in Union City.

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