There are 4 ways to get from Newark to Union City by train, bus (Flixbus), taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain Nec / ...
7 min$3–12Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to 30Th St At Pleasant Avebus 108
27 min$1–3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Newark to Union Citytaxi 10.4 mi
14 min$40–50Drive 10.4 mi
- Drive from Newark to Union Citycar 10.4 mi
14 min$2–3
Newark to Union City by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Union City is to bus which costs $1 - $3 and takes 27 min.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Union City is to train which takes 7 min and costs $3 - $12.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Newark Penn Station station and arriving at 30Th St At Pleasant Ave. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newark Penn Station station and arriving at Secaucus Upper Level. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.
The distance between Newark and Union City is 5 miles. The road distance is 10.5 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Union City without a car is to train which takes 7 min and costs $3 - $12.
The train from Newark, Penn Station to Secaucus Upper Level takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Newark to Union City bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Union City train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark to Union City is to train which takes 7 min and costs $3 - $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $3 and takes 27 min.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Union City, NJ, USA?
NJ Transit operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Secaucus Upper Level every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–12 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, NJ Transit operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to 30Th St At Pleasant Ave every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 27 min. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Penn Station to Secaucus Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–12
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–12
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Newark Penn Station to 30Th St At Pleasant Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $3–8
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to 30Th St At Pleasant Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Estimated price
- $40–50
Classic Taxi
- Phone
- +1 973-484-9494
Denville Taxi Service
- Phone
- (973) 814 9600
- Website
- denvilletaxiservice.com
Newark Airport Limo & Taxi
- Phone
- (732) 548-1141
Quick Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 (973) 338 2101
- Website
- quick-taxiservice.com
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Booking & Getting There
Newark to Union City bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at 30Th St At Pleasant Ave station.
Newark to Union City train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Secaucus Upper Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Union City is 11 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Newark to Union City.
Book your Newark to Union City bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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