Union City travel guide
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You're Going to Love Union City
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.
Where to Eat in Union City
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 to visit Union City
How to Get to Union City
Plane
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 Tampa and takes around 2h 37m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Union City, followed by Acela. The train journey from Union City to Philadelphia takes 0h 59m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Princeton Junction, expect to pay about $5 for a 1h 04m trip.
Car
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.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Union City, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Union City takes 110 miles and will cost you around $9. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 270 miles. Union City’s bus station is located 0.8 miles from the city center.
Airports near Union City
Airlines serving Union City
Where to stay in Union City
Average rates range from around $385 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $652 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Union City
Most booked hotels in Union City
Renting a car in Union City
Renting a car in Union City costs $62 per day, on average, or $248 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 Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe 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, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.