How to get from Forest Hills to Union City, NJ by bus and subway?

From Forest Hills to Union City, NJ by bus and subway

To get from Forest Hills to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the E subway from Forest Hills-71 Av station to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, take the 167 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to 31st St at Bergenline Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The bus and subway schedule from Forest Hills may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

57min
Walk to subway station
Subway - E
Bus - 167167
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Forest Hills-71 Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Forest Hills-71 Av
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - E
    Wait for subway
    E
    World Trade Center
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    25 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 Harrington Park
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    31st St at Bergenline Ave
    ID 21687
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Union City, NJ
    Walk to
    Union City, NJ
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Forest Hills to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via E and 159

To get from Forest Hills to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the E subway from Forest Hills-71 Av station to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal 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 55 min. The bus and subway schedule from Forest Hills may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

55min
Walk to subway station
Subway - E
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Forest Hills-71 Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Forest Hills-71 Av
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - E
    Wait for subway
    E
    World Trade Center
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    26 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 Forest Hills to Union City, NJ

The distance between Forest Hills and Union City, NJ is approximately 11.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 57 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills to Union City, NJ

To check the bus and subway schedule from Forest Hills to Union City, NJ using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Forest Hills) 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Forest Hills to Union City, NJ by bus and subway via E and 159

To get from Forest Hills to Union City, NJ in Union City, take the E subway from Forest Hills-71 Av station to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal 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 55 min. The bus and subway schedule from Forest Hills may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

55min
Walk to subway station
Subway - E
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Forest Hills-71 Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Forest Hills-71 Av
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - E
    Wait for subway
    E
    World Trade Center
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    26 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 Forest Hills to Union City, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 57 minutes, using Subway line E, Bus line 167.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Forest Hills to Union City, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 55 minutes, using Subway line E, Bus line 159.

  • Is there a direct subway between Forest Hills and Union City, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 57 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Forest Hills to Union City, NJ?

    The E subway line goes from Forest Hills-71 Av station near Forest Hills in Queens to World Trade Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till World Trade Center station near Union City, NJ.

  • How long does it take to travel from Forest Hills to Union City, NJ by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Forest Hills and Union City, NJ by subway and bus is about 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Forest Hills to get to Union City, NJ?

    Get on the E subway from the Forest Hills-71 Av station near Forest Hills in Queens.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Forest Hills and Union City, NJ?

    Get off the subway at the World Trade Center stop, which is closest to Union City, NJ.

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