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How to get fromUnion City to Staten Islandby ferry, bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Union City to Staten Island by ferry, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 11 ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Port Imperial / Weehawken to Midtown / W. 39th St.ferry ferry 11
    2. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 40 St to Hylan Blvd/Buffalo Stbus bus Sim1c / ...
    1h 30m

  2. Drive  19.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Union City to Staten Islandcar car 19.1 mi
    33 min
    $4–5

  3. Line 11 ferry, ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Port Imperial / Weehawken to Midtown / W. 39th St.ferry ferry 11
    2. Take the ferry from Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 to St. Georgeferry ferry Sg
    3. Take the train from St George to Bay Terracetrain train Sir
    1h 59m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Union City to Staten Islandtaxi taxi 19.1 mi
    33 min
    $110–140

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  • Distance: 24.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Union City to Staten Island. However, you can take the line 11 ferry to Midtown / W. 39th St., take the taxi to 5 Av/W 40 St, then take the bus to Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port Imperial / Weehawken to Bay Terrace via Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79, St. George, and St George in around 1h 59m.

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