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How to get fromTimes Square–42nd Street Station to Union Cityby bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Union City by bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from W 42 St/Av Of The Americas to 12 Av/W 42 Stbus bus M42
    12 min
    $3–8

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Union Citytaxi taxi 4.2 mi
    8 min
    $20–25

  3. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Union Citywalk walk 3.4 mi
    52 min

  4. Bus via 31St St At Bergenline Ave

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to 31St St At Bergenline Avebus bus 125 / ...
    19 min
    $6–21

  5. Bus via New York Ave At 45Th St

    1. Take the bus from W 42 St/Av Of The Americas to West 42nd Street & 8th Avenuebus bus M42
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to New York Ave At 45Th Stbus bus 159
    34 min
    $9–28

Times Square–42nd Street Station to Union City by foot and bus

Calendar883Weekly Services
Duration12 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1.1 mi
  • Duration: 12 min

What companies run services between Times Square–42nd Street Station, NY, USA and Union City, NJ, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from W 42 St/Av Of The Americas to 12 Av/W 42 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 12 min.

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