There are 4 ways to get from Bronx Zoo to Union City by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Line 2 subway
best- Take the subway from Bronx Park East to 72 Stsubway 2
58 min$3Bus
- Take the bus from Bronx River Pkwy/Boston Rd to 5th Avenue & East 58th Streetbus BxM11
59 min$3–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bronx Zoo to Union Citytaxi 11.7 mi
19 min$45–55Drive 11.7 mi
- Drive from Bronx Zoo to Union Citycar 11.7 mi
19 min$3–4
Bronx Zoo to Union City by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bronx Zoo to Union City is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 19 min.
The fastest way to get from Bronx Zoo to Union City is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $45 - $55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bronx River Pkwy/Boston Rd and arriving at 5th Avenue & East 58th Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bronx Park East and arriving at 72 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.
The distance between Bronx Zoo and Union City is 10 miles. The road distance is 11.7 miles.
The best way to get from Bronx Zoo to Union City without a car is to line 2 subway which takes 58 min and costs $3.
The line 2 subway from Bronx Park East to 72 St takes 36 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Bronx Zoo to Union City bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Bronx River Pkwy/Boston Rd station.
Bronx Zoo to Union City train services, operated by MTA, depart from Bronx Park East station.
Bronx Zoo to Union City bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5th Avenue & East 58th Street station.
What companies run services between Bronx Zoo, NY, USA and Union City, NJ, USA?
MTA operates a subway from Bronx Park East to 72 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Bronx River Pkwy/Boston Rd to 5th Avenue & East 58th Street hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 50 min.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Bronx Park East to 72 St
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Bronx River Pkwy/Boston Rd to 5th Avenue & East 58th Street
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Estimated price
- $45–55
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
Ernie's & Yorktown Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914 666 7379
Empire Ride Inc
- Phone
- +1 914 290 5400
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More Questions & Answers
Bronx Zoo to Union City train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 72 St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bronx Zoo to Union City is 12 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Bronx Zoo to Union City.
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