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 Chicago and takes around 1h 57m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Union City, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Union City to Princeton Junction takes 0h 49m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 21m 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 Sixt and Kyte, 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 $10. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 220 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 $388 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $837 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 $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.