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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Union City has to offer.
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 16 km 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 Philadelphia takes 0h 59m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bridgeport, expect to pay about $5 for a 1h 28m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Union City is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 4 km from Union City. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Union City, including Megabus, Bus and United Airlines. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Union City takes 185 km and will cost you around $10. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 435 km. Union City’s bus station is located 1.3 km from the city center.
Airports near Union City
Airlines serving Union City
Where to stay in Union City
Average rates range from around $394 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $641 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 $308 if you want to rent if for 5 days.
Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. Luxury (Audi Q3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Union City, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.