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How to get fromUnion City to Long Islandby subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Union City to Long Island by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from 50 St to Queens Plazasubway subway E
    9 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 57 St to Queens Plaza South/28 Stbus bus Q32
    12 min
    $3–8

  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 to Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6ferry ferry Sg
    1h 4m
    $5

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Union City to Brooklyntaxi taxi 12.6 mi
    26 min
    $50–65

  5. Drive 12.6 mi

    1. Drive from Union City to Brooklyncar car 12.6 mi
    26 min
    $3–4

  6. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Jfk Blvd At 46Th St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 154 / ...
    2. Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Queens Plazasubway subway E
    40 min
    $10–24

Union City to Long Island by subway

Calendar1235Weekly Subways
Duration9 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2.9 mi
  • Duration: 9 min

What companies run services between Union City, NJ, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 50 St to Queens Plaza every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 57 St to Queens Plaza South/28 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 12 min.

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