With a population of 66,455, Union City is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Union City has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Manchego Tapas Bar & Restaurant (1218 John F. Kennedy Blvd) and White Castle - Union City (3810 Kennedy Blvd) are great picks.
When flying to Union City, you’ll arrive at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Union City departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 46m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Union City. The train journey from Union City to Philadelphia takes 0h 59m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 39m trip.
Another option to get to Union City is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 2 miles from Union City. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Ace, among others, in New York.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Union City, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Union City takes 115 miles and will cost you around $10. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 200 miles. Union City’s bus station is located 0.8 miles from the city center.
Average rates range from around $383 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $833 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Union City costs $68 per day, on average, or $270 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Union City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Union City is Standard (Ford Transit Cargo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa Note or similar) are, on average, 79% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.