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

Union City in March
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel
Union City in March
Estimated hotel price
$125
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. The shortest domestic flight to Union City departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 03m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Union City, followed by Acela. The train journey from Union City to Philadelphia takes 1h 02m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bridgeport, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 25m 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 OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Union City takes 115 miles and will cost you around $10. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 270 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. The shortest domestic flight to Union City departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 03m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Union City, followed by Acela. The train journey from Union City to Philadelphia takes 1h 02m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bridgeport, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 25m 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 OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Union City takes 115 miles and will cost you around $10. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 270 miles. Union City’s bus station is located 0.8 miles from the city center.

Airports near Union City

Airlines serving Union City

Lufthansa
Good (4,683 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (952 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,608 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,258 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,110 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,975 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,980 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (857 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (928 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
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Where to stay in Union City

Average rates range from around $388 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $839 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Union City

Most booked hotels in Union City

Pod Times Square
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 22552 reviews)
$164+
The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.7, 15247 reviews)
$208+
Hyatt Place New York City/Times Square
4 stars
Good (7.6, 21800 reviews)
$228+
Hotel Edison Times Square
4 stars
Good (7.4, 15548 reviews)
$218+
Hyatt Grand Central New York
4 stars
Good (7.3, 2722 reviews)
$248+
Shefah Hotel
2 stars
Good (7, 98 reviews)
$87+

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.

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.