There are 6 ways to get from Perth Amboy to Union City by train, ferry, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Perth Amboy to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain Njcl / ...
45 min$3–16Ferry, line 11 ferry
- Take the ferry from South Amboy to Midtown / W. 39th St.ferry 69
- Take the ferry from Midtown / W. 39th St. to Port Imperial / Weehawkenferry 11 / ...
1h 32mBus
- Take the bus from Rector St At Fayette St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 116
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At 46Th Stbus 154 / ...
1h 40m$18–55Drive 27.9 mi
- Drive from Perth Amboy to Union Citycar 27.9 mi
36 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Perth Amboy to Union Citytaxi 27.9 mi
36 min$110–140Bus, line 11 ferry
- Take the bus from Hylan Blvd/Craig Av to West 42nd Street & 8th Avenuebus Sim26 / ...
- Take the ferry from Midtown / W. 39th St. to Port Imperial / Weehawkenferry 11 / ...
1h 58m
Perth Amboy to Union City by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Perth Amboy to Union City is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 36 min.
The fastest way to get from Perth Amboy to Union City is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Perth Amboy to Union City. However, there are services departing from Rector St At Fayette St and arriving at Jfk Blvd At 46Th St via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
No, there is no direct ferry from Perth Amboy to Union City. However, there are services departing from South Amboy and arriving at Port Imperial / Weehawken via Midtown / W. 39th St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Perth Amboy and arriving at Secaucus Upper Level. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.
The distance between Perth Amboy and Union City is 23 miles. The road distance is 28.1 miles.
The best way to get from Perth Amboy to Union City without a car is to train which takes 45 min and costs $3 - $16.
The train from Perth Amboy to Secaucus Upper Level takes 45 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Perth Amboy to Union City bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Rector St At Fayette St station.
Perth Amboy to Union City train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Perth Amboy station.
What companies run services between Perth Amboy, NJ, USA and Union City, NJ, USA?
NJ Transit operates a train from Perth Amboy to Secaucus Upper Level hourly. Tickets cost $3–16 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from South Amboy to Port Imperial / Weehawken via Midtown / W. 39th St. in around 1h 32m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Perth Amboy to Secaucus Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–16
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Rector St At Fayette St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $10–35
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At 46Th St
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–23
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Hylan Blvd/Craig Av to West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Website
- nywaterway.com
Ferry from South Amboy to Midtown / W. 39th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- nywaterway.connexionz.net
Ferry from Midtown / W. 39th St. to Port Imperial / Weehawken
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- nywaterway.connexionz.net
Ferry from Midtown / W. 39th St. to Port Imperial / Weehawken
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- nywaterway.connexionz.net
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
AZ Masood Taxi
- Phone
- +17323721246
- Website
- azmasoodtaxi.com
Edison Cab and Transportation
- Phone
- +17326485780
Edison Taxi
- Phone
- +1 732-201-5555
- Website
- edisontaxi.com
Babe’s Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Black Cabby
- Phone
- +1 908-76-82947
- Website
- blackcabby.com
Elizabeth Taxi
- Phone
- +1 908-344-1729
- Website
- elizabethtaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
The best way to get from Perth Amboy to Union City is to train which takes 45 min and costs $3 - $16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $55 and takes 1h 40m.
Perth Amboy to Union City bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Perth Amboy to Union City train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Secaucus Upper Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between Perth Amboy to Union City is 28 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Perth Amboy to Union City.
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