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Union City to Long Island ferries

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Trip Overview

The average ferry between Union City and Long Island takes 1h 40m and the fastest ferry takes 1h 16m. There is a ferry service every few hours from Union City to Long Island. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 40m
Duration
17 mi
Distance
Hourly
Frequency

Line 11 ferry, ferry

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  1. Take the ferry from Port Imperial / Weehawken to Midtown / W. 39th St.ferry ferry 11
  2. Take the ferry from Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 to Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6ferry ferry Sg
1h 51m

Union City to Long Island ferry times

Ferries run hourly between Union City and Long Island. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Union City is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Long Island at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    NY WaterwayNYC Ferry1h 27m • 1 change

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    NY WaterwayNYC Ferry1h 24m • 1 change

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    NY WaterwayNYC Ferry1h 21m • 1 change

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    NY WaterwayNYC Ferry1h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    NY WaterwayNYC Ferry1h 27m • 1 change

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    NY WaterwayNYC Ferry1h 24m • 1 change

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    NY WaterwayNYC Ferry1h 21m • 1 change

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    NY WaterwayNYC Ferry1h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    NY WaterwayNYC Ferry1h 27m • 1 change

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    NY WaterwayNYC Ferry1h 24m • 1 change

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    NY WaterwayNYC Ferry1h 21m • 1 change

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    NY WaterwayNYC Ferry1h 18m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Union City to Long Island? 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 Union City to Long Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 16.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between Union City, NJ, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?

You can take a ferry from Port Imperial / Weehawken to Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 via Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 in around 1h 51m.

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