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 you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the 4 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 41 min. The bus and subway schedule from Lexington Ave & E 86th St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

41min
Subway - 4
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 - 4
    Wait for subway
    4
    Crown Hts-Utica Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    8 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 4, S and 192

To get from Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the 4 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 45 min. The bus and subway schedule from Lexington Ave & E 86th St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

45min
Subway - 4
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 - 4
    Wait for subway
    4
    Crown Hts-Utica Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    8 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 and Union City, NJ is approximately 6.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 41 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.

Bus And Subway schedule from Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Union City, NJ

To check the bus and subway schedule from Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Union City, NJ using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Lexington Ave & E 86th 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 Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via 4, S and 192

To get from Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the 4 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 45 min. The bus and subway schedule from Lexington Ave & E 86th St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

45min
Subway - 4
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 - 4
    Wait for subway
    4
    Crown Hts-Utica Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    8 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 41 minutes, using Subway line 4, 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 45 minutes, using Subway line 4, 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 41 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 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.

  • 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 and Union City, NJ by subway and bus is about 41 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 Grand Central-42 St stop, which is closest to Union City, NJ.

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