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. 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, 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 center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Union City include Spirit Airlines, Southwest and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Union City departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Union City. The train journey from Union City to Santa Clara takes 1h 02m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Jose, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 15m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Union City is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 25 miles from Union City. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Union City, including Greyhound, FlixBus and CoachRun. From Coral Hills, the bus ride to Union City takes 45 miles and will cost you around $18. From Reno, the ticket costs about $52 for a journey of 395 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
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.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Union City.
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 Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Ford Fusion or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.