The average train between Union City and Orinda takes 1h 1m and the fastest train takes 49 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Union City to Orinda. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Union City and Orinda. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Union City is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Orinda at 12:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives next day

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57 min • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Union City to Orinda? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Union City to Orinda. However, there are services departing from Union City station and arriving at Orinda station via MacArthur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.
Union City to Orinda train services, operated by BART, depart from Union City station.
Union City to Orinda train services, operated by BART, arrive at MacArthur station.
The distance between Union City and Orinda is 34.3 km. The road distance is 46 km.
BART operates a subway from Union City to MacArthur every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 37 min.