There are 5 ways to get from Union Station (NJ Transit) to New York University by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Union to Newark Penn Stationtrain Rarv
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec / ...
1h 2m$8–23Drive 16.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Union Station (NJ Transit) to New York Universitycar 16.3 mi
27 min$3–5Bus
- Take the bus from Salem Rd At Morris Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 113
1h 15m$11–28Taxi
- Take the taxi from Union Station (NJ Transit) to New York Universitytaxi 16.3 mi
27 min$95–120Train via Journal Square
- Take the train from Union to Newark Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Journal Squaretrain
- Take the train from Journal Square to 9th Streettrain
1h 5m$11–17
Union Station (NJ Transit) to New York University by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Union Station (NJ Transit) to New York University is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 27 min.
The fastest way to get from Union Station (NJ Transit) to New York University is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs $95 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Union Station (NJ Transit) to New York University. However, there are services departing from Salem Rd At Morris Ave and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Union Station (NJ Transit) to New York University. However, there are services departing from Union and arriving at 8 St-NYU via Newark Penn Station and 34 St-Herald Sq. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.
The distance between Union Station (NJ Transit) and New York University is 17 miles. The road distance is 16.4 miles.
The best way to get from Union Station (NJ Transit) to New York University without a car is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs $7 - $24.
It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Union Station (NJ Transit) to New York University, including transfers.
Union Station (NJ Transit) to New York University bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Salem Rd At Morris Ave station.
Union Station (NJ Transit) to New York University train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Union station.
The best way to get from Union Station (NJ Transit) to New York University is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs $7 - $24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $11 - $29 and takes 1h 15m.
What companies run services between Union Station (NJ Transit), NJ, USA and New York University, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Union to New York University via Newark Penn Station, Penn Station, 34 St-Herald Sq, and 8 St-NYU in around 1h 2m. Alternatively, NJ Transit operates a bus from Salem Rd At Morris Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $8–26 and the journey takes 45 min.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Union to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–10
Train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–11
Train from Union to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–10
- Phone
- (973) 961-6000
- Website
- PATH
Train from Newark Penn Station to Journal Square
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4
- Website
- PATH
- Adult
- $4
Train from Journal Square to 9th Street
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4
- Website
- PATH
- Adult
- $4
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Salem Rd At Morris Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–26
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–26
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
Babe’s Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Black Cabby
- Phone
- +1 908-76-82947
- Website
- blackcabby.com
Elizabeth Taxi
- Phone
- +1 908-344-1729
- Website
- elizabethtaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Union Station (NJ Transit) to New York University bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Union Station (NJ Transit) to New York University train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Union Station (NJ Transit) to New York University is 16 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Union Station (NJ Transit) to New York University.
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