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 3 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
C$ 135
1 night at 3-star hotel
Union City in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 135
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 22 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Union City from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 2h 28m.

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 C$ 23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about C$ 23 for a 3h 59m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Union City is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 41 km from Union City. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Kyte, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Union City, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Busbud. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Union City takes 217 km and will cost you around C$ 38. From Sacramento, the ticket costs about C$ 38 for a journey of 233 km.

Plane

When flying to Union City, you’ll arrive at Oakland Airport (OAK), which is located 22 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Union City from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 2h 28m.

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 C$ 23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about C$ 23 for a 3h 59m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Union City is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 41 km from Union City. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Kyte, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Union City, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Busbud. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Union City takes 217 km and will cost you around C$ 38. From Sacramento, the ticket costs about C$ 38 for a journey of 233 km.

Airports near Union City

Airlines serving Union City

Lufthansa
Good (4,677 reviews)
KLM
Good (855 reviews)
SWISS
Good (933 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,522 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,619 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,305 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,583 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,951 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,476 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,834 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,174 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (824 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, Excellent reviews)
C$ 151+
Hampton Inn Union City
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 181+
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 130+
DoubleTree by Hilton Newark - Fremont
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 172+
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Union City San Jose, An IHG Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 172+
Good Nite Inn Fremont
2 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 123+

Renting a car in Union City

Expect to pay C$ 1.43 per litre 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 C$ 17.07 and C$ 22.75.

Expect to pay C$ 1.43 per litre 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 C$ 17.07 and C$ 22.75.