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 4 subway from 86 St station to Lexington Av/59 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R subway and finally take the 125 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to 31st St at Bergenline Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min.

43min
Subway - 4
Subway - R
Bus - 125125
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 - 4
    Wait for subway
    4
    Crown Hts-Utica Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Lexington Av/59 St
    5 min
  • 4
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Bay Ridge-95 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    8 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 125125
    Wait for bus
    125
    Jersey City Journal Square
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    31st St at Bergenline Ave
    ID 21687
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Union City, NJ
    Walk to
    Union City, NJ
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via 4, R and 163

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 4 subway from 86 St station to Lexington Av/59 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R subway and finally take the 163 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to 31st St at Bergenline Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min.

43min
Subway - 4
Subway - R
Bus - 163163
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 - 4
    Wait for subway
    4
    Crown Hts-Utica Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Lexington Av/59 St
    5 min
  • 4
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Bay Ridge-95 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    8 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 163163
    Wait for bus
    163
    Ridgewood Terminal
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    31st St at Bergenline Ave
    ID 21687
    10 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 5.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 43 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.

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Alternative route from Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via 4, R and 163

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 4 subway from 86 St station to Lexington Av/59 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R subway and finally take the 163 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to 31st St at Bergenline Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min.

43min
Subway - 4
Subway - R
Bus - 163163
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 - 4
    Wait for subway
    4
    Crown Hts-Utica Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Lexington Av/59 St
    5 min
  • 4
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Bay Ridge-95 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    8 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 163163
    Wait for bus
    163
    Ridgewood Terminal
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    31st St at Bergenline Ave
    ID 21687
    10 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 43 minutes, using Subway line 4, Subway line R, Bus line 125.

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

    The alternative route takes 43 minutes, using Subway line 4, Subway line R, Bus line 163.

  • 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 43 min.

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

    The 4 subway line goes from Crown Hts-Utica Av station near Lexington Ave & E 86th St in Manhattan to Lexington Av/59 St station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Lexington Av/59 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 43 min.

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

    Get on the 4 subway from the Crown Hts-Utica Av 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 Lexington Av/59 St stop, which is closest to Union City, NJ in Union City.

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