Union City travel guide

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You're Going to Love Union City

With a population of 69,516, Union City is a must-see destination in California, United States.

Where to Eat in Union City

If you’re looking for affordable options, Tomatina - Union City (32155 Union Landing Blvd) and Peshawari Kababs (33330 Alvarado Niles Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Union City

Union City in February
Estimated hotel price
$162
1 night at 3-star hotel
Union City in February
Estimated hotel price
$162
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Union City

Plane

When flying to Union City, you’ll arrive at Oakland Airport (OAK), which is located 22 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Union City from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 12h.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Union City. The train journey from Union City to Sacramento takes 1h 41m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $28 for a 3h 58m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Union City is to pick up a car hire from San Francisco, which is about 41 km from Union City. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Union City using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Burbank, the bus ride to Union City takes 676 km and will cost you around $77. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $151 for a journey of 684 km.

Plane

When flying to Union City, you’ll arrive at Oakland Airport (OAK), which is located 22 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Union City from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 12h.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Union City. The train journey from Union City to Sacramento takes 1h 41m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $28 for a 3h 58m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Union City is to pick up a car hire from San Francisco, which is about 41 km from Union City. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Union City using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Burbank, the bus ride to Union City takes 676 km and will cost you around $77. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $151 for a journey of 684 km.

Airports near Union City

Airlines serving Union City

Lufthansa
Good (4,666 reviews)
KLM
Good (853 reviews)
SWISS
Good (941 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,530 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (485 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,849 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (870 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,174 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (924 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Union City

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Union City and Holiday Inn Express Hotel Union City San Jose, An IHG Hotel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Union City

Hiring a car in Union City

Expect to pay $1.71 per litre in Union City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.52 and $27.36. The most frequently booked car type in Union City is Full-size (Ford Explorer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.71 per litre in Union City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.52 and $27.36. The most frequently booked car type in Union City is Full-size (Ford Explorer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.