There are 5 ways to get from California to Union City by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Bus via San Jose
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwichbus Westminster
6h 51m$55–70Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
10h 53m$141–289Drive 359.3 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Union Citycar 359.3 mi
6h 5m$66–95Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
7h 28m$58–109Bus via Milpitas BART
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Josebus Guadalajara
10h 45m$55–79
California to Union City by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from California to Union City is to bus via San Jose which costs $55 - $70 and takes 6h 51m.
The fastest way to get from California to Union City is to drive which takes 6h 5m and costs $65 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from California station to Union City. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station and arriving at Berryessa BART via King & Tully. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from California to Union City. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Union City via Berryessa / North San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 53m.
The distance between California and Union City is 361 miles. The road distance is 361.4 miles.
The best way to get from California to Union City without a car is to bus via San Jose which takes 6h 51m and costs $55 - $70.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from California to Union City, including transfers.
California to Union City bus services, operated by Hoang Express, depart from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station.
California to Union City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from California to Union City is to bus via San Jose which takes 6h 51m and costs $55 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $290 and takes 10h 53m.
What companies run services between California, USA and Union City, CA, USA?
Hoang Express operates a bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich once daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 5h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $130–280 and the journey takes 9h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–280
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hoang Bus
Bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Book at
- GoToBus - Hoang Express
- Website
- Hoang Bus
- Adult One-way
- $45–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- [email protected]
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $50–70
- Titanium
- $55–65
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More Questions & Answers
California to Union City bus services, operated by Hoang Express, arrive at San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich station.
California to Union City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between California to Union City is 361 miles. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from California to Union City.
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