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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 22 days in order to fully appreciate everything Union City has to offer.
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
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 Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 13h 20m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Union City. The train journey from Union City to Santa Clara takes 1h 00m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Jose, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 15m 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 Thrifty and Alamo, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Union City, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Union City takes 425 miles and will cost you around $126. From Burbank, the ticket costs about $123 for a journey of 470 miles.
Airlines serving Union City
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
Most booked hotels in Union City
Hiring a car in Union City
Expect to pay $1.59 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 $19.02 and $25.36. 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.