What is the cheapest way to get from Long Island to Union City?

The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Union City is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 27 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Island to Union City?

The fastest way to get from Long Island to Union City is to subway which takes 10 min and costs $3.

Is there a direct bus between Long Island and Union City?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd and arriving at 5 Av/W 58 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Long Island and Union City?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 and arriving at Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Long Island and Union City?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Queens Plaza and arriving at 50 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Long Island to Union City?

The distance between Long Island and Union City is 3 miles. The road distance is 12.7 miles.

How do I travel from Long Island to Union City without a car?

The best way to get from Long Island to Union City without a car is to subway which takes 10 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Long Island to Union City?

The subway from Queens Plaza to 50 St takes 10 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Union City bus from?

Long Island to Union City bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd station.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Union City train from?

Long Island to Union City train services, operated by MTA, depart from Queens Plaza station.

Where does the Long Island to Union City bus arrive?

Long Island to Union City bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 58 St station.

Where does the Long Island to Union City train arrive?

Long Island to Union City train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 50 St station.

Can I drive from Long Island to Union City?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Union City is 13 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Long Island to Union City.

Where can I stay near Union City?

There are 3679+ hotels available in Union City.

Long Island to Union City - 5 ways to travel via subway, bus, ferry, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Long Island to Union City by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Queens Plaza to 50 Stsubway E
10 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd to 5 Av/W 58 Stbus Q32
15 min
$3–8
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 to Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79ferry Sg
1h 1m
$5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Union Citytaxi 12.7 mi
27 min
$50–65
Drive 12.7 mi
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Union Citycar 12.7 mi
27 min
$3–4

Long Island to Union City by subway

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Distance: 2.9 mi
Duration: 10 min

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

MTA operates a subway from Queens Plaza to 50 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd to 5 Av/W 58 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 15 min.

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