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How to get fromJfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Union Cityby tram, train, car, taxi, subway, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Union City by tram, train, car, taxi, subway, or bus

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Terminal 8 to Jamaica Stationtram tram AirTrain
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain train Babylon Branch / ...
    29 min
    $14–19

  2. Drive 19.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Union Citycar car 19.8 mi
    34 min
    $4–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Union Citytaxi taxi 19.8 mi
    34 min
    $80–100

  4. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminalsubway subway A
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At 46Th Stbus bus 154 / ...
    1h 30m
    $18–33

Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Union City by tram and train

Calendar1697Weekly Services
Duration29 minAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16 mi
  • Duration: 29 min

What companies run services between Jfk Airport/Terminal 8, NY, USA and Union City, NJ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Union City. However, you can take the vehicle to Jamaica Station, walk to Jamaica, then take the train to New York Penn Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Union City in around 34 min.

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