How to get from Jersey City to Union Square by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Jersey City to Union Square in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 80 bus from West Side Ave at Fairmount Ave station to C Columbus Drive at Grove St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PATH train and finally take the M14D-SBS bus from W 14 St/6 Av station to E 14 St/University Pl station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min.

66min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8080
Train - PATH
Bus - M14D-SBSM14D-SBS
Leaves from West Side Ave at Fairmount Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Side Ave at Fairmount Ave
    ID 21158
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8080
    Wait for bus
    80
    Exchange Pl Via Journal Sq
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    C Columbus Drive at Grove St
    ID 20643
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Grove Street
    ID GRV
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - PATH
    Wait for train
    PATH
    33rd Via Hoboken
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    14th Street
    ID 14TH
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W 14 St/6 Av
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - M14D-SBSM14D-SBS
    Wait for bus
    M14D-SBS
    Select Bus Les Delancey-Fdr Via 14 St
  • 9
    Ride to bus station E 14 St/University Pl
    Ride to bus station
    E 14 St/University Pl
    2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 80 and PATH

To get from Jersey City to Union Square in Manhattan, take the 80 bus from West Side Ave at Fairmount Ave station to C Columbus Drive at Grove St station. Next, take the PATH train from Grove Street station to 14th Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min.

68min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8080
Train - PATH
Walk to Union Square
Leaves from West Side Ave at Fairmount Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Side Ave at Fairmount Ave
    ID 21158
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8080
    Wait for bus
    80
    Exchange Pl Via Journal Sq
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    C Columbus Drive at Grove St
    ID 20643
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Grove Street
    ID GRV
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - PATH
    Wait for train
    PATH
    33rd Via Hoboken
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    14th Street
    ID 14TH
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to Union Square
    Walk to
    Union Square
    East 14th Street
    570 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Jersey City to Union Square

The distance between Jersey City, Manhattan and Union Square, Manhattan is approximately 7.3 mi, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Jersey City to Union Square by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Jersey City

Jersey City is located at Jersey City, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is West Side Ave At Fairmount Ave.

Bus stations close to Jersey City:

  • West Side Ave At Fairmount Ave
  • West Side Ave At Fairview Ave
  • West Side Ave At Gautier Ave

Public transit stations close to Union Square, Manhattan

Union Square is located at East 14th Street, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Park Av South/E 18 St.

Subway stations close to Union Square:

  • 8 St-Nyu
  • 14 St-Union Sq
  • 14 St/6 Av

Train stations close to Union Square:

  • 14th Street

Bus stations close to Union Square:

  • Park Av South/E 18 St
  • 4 Av/E 12 St
  • E 14 St/3 Av

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 80 and PATH

To get from Jersey City to Union Square in Manhattan, take the 80 bus from West Side Ave at Fairmount Ave station to C Columbus Drive at Grove St station. Next, take the PATH train from Grove Street station to 14th Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min.

68min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8080
Train - PATH
Walk to Union Square
Leaves from West Side Ave at Fairmount Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Side Ave at Fairmount Ave
    ID 21158
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8080
    Wait for bus
    80
    Exchange Pl Via Journal Sq
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    C Columbus Drive at Grove St
    ID 20643
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Grove Street
    ID GRV
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - PATH
    Wait for train
    PATH
    33rd Via Hoboken
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    14th Street
    ID 14TH
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to Union Square
    Walk to
    Union Square
    East 14th Street
    570 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Jersey City to Union Square?

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Bus line 80, Bus line PATH, Bus line M14D-SBS.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Jersey City to Union Square?

    The alternative route takes 68 minutes, using Bus line 80, Bus line PATH.

  • Is there a direct bus between Jersey City and Union Square?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 6 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Jersey City to Union Square?

    The 80 bus line goes from West Side Ave at Fairmount Ave station near Jersey City in New York - New Jersey to Exchange Pl Via Journal Sq station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till E 14 St/University Pl station near Union Square in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Jersey City to Union Square by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Jersey City in New York - New Jersey and Union Square in Manhattan by bus and train is about 1 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Jersey City to get to Union Square?

    Get on the 80 bus from the West Side Ave at Fairmount Ave stop near Jersey City in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Jersey City and Union Square?

    Get off the bus at the E 14 St/University Pl stop, which is closest to Union Square in Manhattan.

  • When is the first train from Jersey City to Union Square?

    The first train from Jersey City in New York - New Jersey to Union Square in Manhattan is Journal Square - 33rd Street. It leaves the Journal Square station at 8:50 PM.

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