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
$165
1 night at 3-star hotel
Union City in February
Estimated hotel price
$165
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 14 miles 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 Los Angeles takes 0h 38m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Santa Clara, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 00m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Union City is to pick up a car hire from San Francisco, which is about 25 miles from Union City. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Union City, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Fresno, the bus ride to Union City takes 405 miles and will cost you around $106. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $137 for a journey of 435 miles.

Plane

When flying to Union City, you’ll arrive at Oakland Airport (OAK), which is located 14 miles 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 Los Angeles takes 0h 38m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Santa Clara, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 00m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Union City is to pick up a car hire from San Francisco, which is about 25 miles from Union City. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Union City, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Fresno, the bus ride to Union City takes 405 miles and will cost you around $106. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $137 for a journey of 435 miles.

Airports near Union City

Airlines serving Union City

Lufthansa
Good (4,622 reviews)
KLM
Good (850 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,462 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,604 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,294 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,746 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 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 $1.75 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 $20.91 and $27.87. The most frequently booked car type in Union City is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Ford Fusion or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.75 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 $20.91 and $27.87. The most frequently booked car type in Union City is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Ford Fusion or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.