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How to get fromBrooklyn to Union Countyby subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Brooklyn to Union County by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 5 subway, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from Church Av to Fulton Stsubway subway 5
    2. Take the train from World Trade Center to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Cranfordtrain train
    1h 50m
    $9–18

  2. Drive 22.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brooklyn to Union Countycar car 22.5 mi
    36 min
    $5–6

  3. Line 2 subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Church Av to 42 St-Times Squaresubway subway 2
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to North Ave At Alden Stbus bus 113
    2h
    $11–30

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Union Countytaxi taxi 22.5 mi
    36 min
    $130–160

Brooklyn to Union County by subway, foot, and train

Calendar151Weekly Services
Duration1h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 24.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 50m

What companies run services between Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA and Union County, NJ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Brooklyn to Union County. However, you can take the line 5 subway to Fulton St, walk to World Trade Center, take the train to Newark Penn Station, then take the train to Cranford. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Church Av to North Ave At Alden St via 42 St-Times Square and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h.

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