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How to get fromNew York to Union Cityby tram, ferry, bus, taxi, train, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from New York to Union City by tram, ferry, bus, taxi, train, or foot

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from HOBOKEN TERMINAL station to TONNELLE AVENUE stationtram tram Hblr
    16 min
    $2–10

  2. Line 22 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hoboken Terminal to Bergenline Ave At 53Rd Stbus bus 22 / ...
    41 min
    $1–5

  3. Line 12 ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Brookfield Place Terminal to Port Imperial / Weehawkenferry ferry 12
    20 min

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from New York to Union Citytaxi taxi 5.9 mi
    12 min
    $26–31

  5. Train, tram

    1. Take the train from 9th Street to Newporttrain train Path
    2. Take the tram from NEWPORT station to Bergenline Avetram tram Hblr
    34 min
    $5–13

  6. Walk

    1. Take the walk from New York to Union Citywalk walk 4.8 mi
    1h 18m

New York to Union City by tram

Calendar335Weekly Trams
Duration16 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.6 mi
  • Duration: 16 min

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Union City, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a vehicle from HOBOKEN TERMINAL station to TONNELLE AVENUE station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–10 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, NY Waterway operates a ferry from Brookfield Place Terminal to Port Imperial / Weehawken every 3 hours, and the journey takes 20 min.

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