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Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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 5 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, Carro Cafe NJ (518 32nd St) and Manchego Tapas Bar & Restaurant (1218 John F. Kennedy Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Union City

Union City in November
Estimated hotel price
$127
1 night at 3-star hotel
Union City in November
Estimated hotel price
$127
1 night at 3-star hotel

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. Airlines that fly from the United States to Union City include Aeromexico, Delta and Lufthansa. The shortest domestic flight to Union City departs from San Francisco and takes around 5h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Union City, followed by Acela. The train journey from Union City to Philadelphia takes 1h 01m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 37m 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 Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Union City, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Union City takes 70 miles and will cost you around $26. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 80 miles. Union City’s bus station is located 0.8 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Union City, you’ll arrive at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), which is located 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Union City include Aeromexico, Delta and Lufthansa. The shortest domestic flight to Union City departs from San Francisco and takes around 5h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Union City, followed by Acela. The train journey from Union City to Philadelphia takes 1h 01m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 37m 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 Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Union City, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Union City takes 70 miles and will cost you around $26. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 80 miles. Union City’s bus station is located 0.8 miles from the city center.

Airports near Union City

TEBTeterboro
NYSNew York Skyports SPB

Airlines serving Union City

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Union City

Average rates range from around $329 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $864 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Union City

Most booked hotels in Union City

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Pod Times Square
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 12643 reviews)
$158+
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Hyatt Place New York City/Times Square
4 stars
Good (7.8, 7931 reviews)
$254+
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The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.7, 8231 reviews)
$214+
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Shefah Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.4, 100 reviews)
$102+
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DoubleTree by Hilton New York Times Square West
4 stars
Good (6.9, 8173 reviews)
$213+
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Paramount Hotel Times Square
4 stars
Good (6.5, 4835 reviews)
$169+
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Renting a car in Union City

Renting a car in Union City costs $58 per day, on average, or $289 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. 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 (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Union City costs $58 per day, on average, or $289 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. 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 (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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