There are 4 ways to get from Long Island to Union by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Maplewoodtrain Mne / ...
1h 24m$6–18Drive 21.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Brooklyn to Unioncar 21.8 mi
34 min$4–6Bus
- Take the bus from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd to 7 Av/ W 36 Stbus Q32
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Morris Ave At Grandview Avebus 114
1h 59m$12–34Taxi
- Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Uniontaxi 21.8 mi
34 min$120–160
Long Island to Union by subway, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Union is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from Long Island to Union is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Long Island to Union. However, there are services departing from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd and arriving at Morris Ave At Grandview Ave via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Long Island to Union. However, there are services departing from Roosevelt Island and arriving at Maplewood via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
The distance between Long Island and Union is 21 miles. The road distance is 21.9 miles.
The best way to get from Long Island to Union without a car is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs $6 - $18.
It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Long Island to Union, including transfers.
Long Island to Union bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd station.
Long Island to Union train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Long Island to Union is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs $6 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 - $35 and takes 1h 59m.
What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Union, Union County, NJ, USA?
NJ Transit operates a train from New York Penn Station to Maplewood hourly. Tickets cost $3–15 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd to Morris Ave At Grandview Ave via 7 Av/ W 36 St and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 1h 59m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New York Penn Station to Maplewood
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–15
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd to 7 Av/ W 36 St
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Morris Ave At Grandview Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–27
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–27
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- $120–160
Bay Express
- Phone
- +1 718-232-3434
Chico Express
- Phone
- +1 718-256-6666
- Website
- chicoexpress.net
La Revancha
- Phone
- +1 718-236-2424
- Website
- larevancha.net
NYC.gov
- Website
- nyc.gov
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Booking & Getting There
Long Island to Union bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 7 Av/ W 36 St station.
Long Island to Union train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Maplewood station.
Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Union is 22 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Long Island to Union.
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