There are 4 ways to get from The Bronx to Union City by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Line 2 subway
best- Take the subway from Bronx Park East to 72 Stsubway 2
36 min$3Bus
- Take the bus from Bronx River Pkwy/Boston Rd to 5th Avenue & East 58th Streetbus BxM11
50 min$3–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from The Bronx to Union Citytaxi 12.8 mi
20 min$45–60Drive 12.8 mi
- Drive from The Bronx to Union Citycar 12.8 mi
20 min$3–4
The Bronx to Union City by subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from The Bronx to Union City is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 20 min.
The fastest way to get from The Bronx to Union City is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $45 - $60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bronx River Pkwy/Boston Rd and arriving at 5th Avenue & East 58th Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bronx Park East and arriving at 72 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.
The distance between The Bronx and Union City is 9 miles. The road distance is 12.8 miles.
The best way to get from The Bronx to Union City without a car is to line 2 subway which takes 36 min and costs $3.
The line 2 subway from Bronx Park East to 72 St takes 36 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
The Bronx to Union City bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Bronx River Pkwy/Boston Rd station.
The Bronx to Union City train services, operated by MTA, depart from Bronx Park East station.
The Bronx to Union City bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5th Avenue & East 58th Street station.
What companies run services between The Bronx, NY, USA and Union City, NJ, USA?
MTA operates a subway from Bronx Park East to 72 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Bronx River Pkwy/Boston Rd to 5th Avenue & East 58th Street hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 50 min.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Bronx Park East to 72 St
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Bronx River Pkwy/Boston Rd to 5th Avenue & East 58th Street
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Estimated price
- $45–60
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
Ernie's & Yorktown Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914 666 7379
Empire Ride Inc
- Phone
- +1 914 290 5400
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More Questions & Answers
The Bronx to Union City train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 72 St station.
Yes, the driving distance between The Bronx to Union City is 13 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from The Bronx to Union City.
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