Rome2Rio

How to get fromUnion City to Manhattanby ferry, bus, subway, or taxi

Find Transport to Manhattan

See all options

There are 3 ways to get from Union City to Manhattan by ferry, bus, subway, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Line 11 ferry

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Port Imperial / Weehawken to Midtown / W. 39th St.ferry ferry 11
    10 min

  2. Bus, subway

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bergenline Ave At 45Th St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 159
    2. Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to 86 Stsubway subway C / ...
    39 min
    $10–24

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Union City to Manhattantaxi taxi 6.7 mi
    13 min
    $28–35

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Union City to Manhattan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1.2 mi
  • Duration: 10 min

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

NY Waterway operates a ferry from Port Imperial / Weehawken to Midtown / W. 39th St. every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 10 min.

Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including French strikes 2018: What are my alternative transport options?, The beginner’s guide to the 2018 World Nomad Games, and Which London airport should I choose? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.