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

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There are 5 ways to get from New York to Union City by ferry, train, tram, bus, or taxi

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Line 11 ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Midtown / W. 39th St. to Port Imperial / Weehawkenferry 11 / ...
10 min
Train, tram
cheapest
1. Take the train from 9th Street to Newporttrain Path
2. Take the tram from NEWPORT station to Bergenline Avetram Hblr
34 min
$5–13
Line 16 ferry, line 22 bus
1. Take the ferry from Brookfield Place Terminal to Hoboken / NJ Transit Terminalferry 16 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hoboken Terminal to Bergenline Ave At 53Rd Stbus 22 / ...
1h 9m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from New York to Union Citytaxi 5.9 mi
12 min
$26–31
Line 16 ferry, tram
1. Take the ferry from Brookfield Place Terminal to Hoboken / NJ Transit Terminalferry 16 / ...
2. Take the tram from HOBOKEN TERMINAL station to TONNELLE AVENUE stationtram Hblr
46 min

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Distance: 1.2 mi
Duration: 10 min

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

NY Waterway operates a ferry from Midtown / W. 39th St. to Port Imperial / Weehawken every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 10 min.

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Union City(opens in a new window), United States(opens in a new window)

There’s no city quite like the Big Apple. From the hustle of Wall Street to the bright lights of Times Square to Central Park's leafy outlook, New York City pulsates with energy. Touch the sky from the Empire State Building, rub shoulders with art buffs at the the Guggenheim or Museum of Modern Art, visit Lady Liberty on Ellis Island and walk across the Brooklyn Bridge. Spend the day lazing in Central Park, unleash your inner kid at Coney Island, sink your teeth into delectable pizza and bagels, or simply wander through some of the coolest neighbourhoods in the world – from NoHo and the Meatpacking District to Tribeca and Williamsburg.

Things to do in Union City

Elysian Fields(Opens in a new window)

The Elysian Fields in Hoboken, New Jersey, was recreational parkland located on the city's northern riverfront in the 19th century. The area was a popular getaway destination for New Yorkers in the 19th century, much in the tradition of the pleasure garden, offering open space for a variety of sports, public spectacles, and amusements. The lavish grounds hosted the Colonnade Hotel and tavern, and offered picnic areas, a spa known as Sybil's Cave, river walks, nature paths, fishing, a miniature railroad, rides and races, and a ferry landing, which also served as a launch for boating competitions.

DreamWorks Water Park(Opens in a new window)

DreamWorks Water Park is an indoor water park within the American Dream shopping and entertainment complex, at the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States. Opened on October 1, 2020, the water park includes 15 water slides and 15 attractions, and covers 8.5 acre.

Palisades Amusement Park(Opens in a new window)

Palisades Amusement Park was a 38-acre amusement park located in Bergen County, New Jersey, across the Hudson River from New York City. It was located atop the New Jersey Palisades, lying partly in Cliffside Park and partly in Fort Lee. The park operated from 1898 until 1971, remaining one of the most visited amusement parks in the country until its closure, after which a high-rise luxury apartment complex was built on its site.

TMNT Shellraiser(Opens in a new window)

The TMNT Shellraiser is a steel indoor roller coaster at Nickelodeon Universe amusement park, within the American Dream Meadowlands mall, in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States. The roller coaster is a Euro-Fighter model manufactured by Gerstlauer, and themed to the 2012 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles television series. It is the steepest roller coaster in the world with a vertical drop of 121.5 degrees. The TMNT Shellraiser has the same layout as Takabisha at Fuji-Q Highland in Japan, a previous record holder for world's steepest roller coaster.

Places to stay in Union City

Best Western Premier NYC Gateway Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Central Park(Opens in a new window)

7.9Good

Pod Times Square(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

Hotel Beacon(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous