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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 56m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Union City, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Union City to New Brunswick takes 0h 50m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $17 for a 0h 59m 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 Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Union City takes 105 miles and will cost you around $5. 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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 56m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Union City, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Union City to New Brunswick takes 0h 50m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $17 for a 0h 59m 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 Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Union City takes 105 miles and will cost you around $5. 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 (4,678 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,622 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,257 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,434 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,983 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (812 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (934 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 $389 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $841 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, 22579 reviews)
$167+
The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.7, 15278 reviews)
$210+
Hyatt Place New York City/Times Square
4 stars
Good (7.6, 21821 reviews)
$231+
Hotel Edison Times Square
4 stars
Good (7.4, 15558 reviews)
$219+
Hyatt Grand Central New York
4 stars
Good (7.3, 2727 reviews)
$248+
Shefah Hotel
2 stars
Good (7, 100 reviews)
$86+

Renting a car in Union City

Renting a car in Union City costs $73 per day, on average, or $293 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 Mini (Chrysler Pacifica 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, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Union City costs $73 per day, on average, or $293 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 Mini (Chrysler Pacifica 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, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.