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

Union City in February
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Union City in February
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Union City departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Union City. The train journey from Union City to Sacramento takes 1h 41m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $17 for a 3h 58m 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

You can travel by bus to Union City using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Union City takes 140 miles and will cost you around $31. From Sacramento, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 155 miles.

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 Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Union City departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Union City. The train journey from Union City to Sacramento takes 1h 41m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $17 for a 3h 58m 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

You can travel by bus to Union City using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Union City takes 140 miles and will cost you around $31. From Sacramento, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airports near Union City

Airlines serving Union City

Lufthansa
Good (4,666 reviews)
KLM
Good (853 reviews)
SWISS
Good (941 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,530 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (485 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,849 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (870 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,174 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (924 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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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

Holiday Inn Express Fremont - Milpitas Central, An IHG Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 532 reviews)
$110+
Hampton Inn Union City
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 367 reviews)
$132+
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1285 reviews)
$96+
DoubleTree by Hilton Newark - Fremont
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 393 reviews)
$131+
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Union City San Jose, An IHG Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 247 reviews)
$128+
Good Nite Inn Fremont
2 stars
Good (7.6, 657 reviews)
$90+

Renting a car in Union City

Renting a car in Union City costs $63 per day, on average, or $253 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 2% cheaper than airport locations in Union City.

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. The most frequently booked car type in Union City is Full-size (Ford Explorer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Union City costs $63 per day, on average, or $253 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 2% cheaper than airport locations in Union City.

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. The most frequently booked car type in Union City is Full-size (Ford Explorer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.