What is the cheapest way to get from Union City to Lower Manhattan?

The cheapest way to get from Union City to Lower Manhattan is to subway which costs $3 and takes 10 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Union City to Lower Manhattan?

The fastest way to get from Union City to Lower Manhattan is to subway which takes 10 min and costs $3.

Is there a direct bus between Union City and Lower Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5 Av/W 33 St and arriving at Broadway/Spring St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

Is there a direct train between Union City and Lower Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 42 St-Times Square and arriving at Prince St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Union City to Lower Manhattan?

The distance between Union City and Lower Manhattan is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Union City to Lower Manhattan without a car?

The best way to get from Union City to Lower Manhattan without a car is to subway which takes 10 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Union City to Lower Manhattan?

The subway from 42 St-Times Square to Prince St takes 10 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Union City to Lower Manhattan bus from?

Union City to Lower Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5 Av/W 33 St station.

Where do I catch the Union City to Lower Manhattan train from?

Union City to Lower Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, depart from 42 St-Times Square station.

Where does the Union City to Lower Manhattan bus arrive?

Union City to Lower Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Broadway/Spring St station.

Where does the Union City to Lower Manhattan train arrive?

Union City to Lower Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Prince St station.

Where can I stay near Lower Manhattan?

There are 3785+ hotels available in Lower Manhattan.

Union City to Lower Manhattan - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Union City to Lower Manhattan by subway, bus, taxi, foot, tram, or train

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to Prince Stsubway N / ...
10 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 33 St to Broadway/Spring Stbus M1 / ...
20 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Union City to Lower Manhattantaxi 6.8 mi
14 min
$30–40
Walk
1. Take the walk from Union City to Lower Manhattanwalk 5.5 mi
1h 32m
Tram, train
1. Take the tram from Bergenline Ave to NEWPORT stationtram Hblr
2. Take the train from Newport to 14th Streettrain Path
41 min
$13–19
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Jfk Blvd At 46Th St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 154 / ...
2. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to Prince Stsubway N / ...
44 min
$10–24

Union City to Lower Manhattan by subway

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Distance: 2.2 mi
Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between Union City, NJ, USA and Lower Manhattan, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Times Square to Prince St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/W 33 St to Broadway/Spring St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 20 min.

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