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New York to Union City ferries

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Trip Overview

The average ferry between New York and Union City takes 9 min and the fastest ferry takes 5 min. The ferry runs at least 3 times per hour from New York to Union City. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9 min
Duration
1 mi
Distance
Every 20 minutes
Frequency

New York to Union City ferry times

Ferries run every 20 minutes between New York and Union City. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New York is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Union City at 11:00 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 9 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from New York to Union City? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from New York to Union City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1.2 mi
  • Duration: 9 min

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Union City, NJ, USA?

NY Waterway operates a ferry from Midtown / W. 39th St. to Port Imperial / Weehawken every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 10 min.

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