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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 58 min.

58min
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 56 min.

56min
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, Union City and Union City, NJ, Union City is approximately 11.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 58 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.

Public transit stations close to Forest Hills

Forest Hills is located at Forest Hills, Union City and the nearest public transit station is Forest Hills-71 Av.

Subway stations close to Forest Hills:

  • Forest Hills-71 Av
  • 75 Av
  • 67 Av

Train stations close to Forest Hills:

  • Kew Gardens

Bus stations close to Forest Hills:

  • Queens Blvd/71 Av
  • 108 St/Queens Blvd
  • 108 St/Queens Bl

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 Bergenline Ave at 37th St.

Bus stations close to Union City, NJ:

  • Bergenline Ave at 37th St
  • New York Ave at 37th St
  • 32nd St at Summit Ave

Ferry stations close to Union City, NJ:

  • Port Imperial

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 56 min.

56min
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 58 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 56 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 58 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 in Union City.

  • 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 in Queens and Union City, NJ in Union City by subway and bus is about 58 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 in Union City.