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How to get fromLos Angeles to Union Cityby plane, subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 12 ways to get from Los Angeles to Union City by plane, subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LAX - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Union Citysubway subway
    3h 31m
    $433–1,422

  2. Bus via San Jose

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwichbus bus Westminster
    6h 51m
    $55–70

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    10h 53m
    $137–286

  4. Drive 359.3 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Union Citycar car 359.3 mi
    6h 5m
    $66–95

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Union Citysubway subway
    3h 52m
    $124–622

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Union Citysubway subway
    3h 29m
    $192–668

  7. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Union Citysubway subway
    3h 49m
    $493–768

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LAX - SFO
    2. Take the subway from Daly City to Union Citysubway subway
    4h 23m
    $99–215

  9. Tram to Long Beach Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the tram from Historic Broadway Station to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LGB - OAK
    5h 10m
    $66–365

  10. Tram, line 191 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

    1. Take the tram from Historic Broadway Station to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    2. Take the bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del Amo & Lakewood SEbus bus
    3. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    4. Take the subway from Milpitas to Union Citysubway subway
    5h 30m
    $62–345

  11. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    7h 50m
    $58–115

  12. Bus via Milpitas BART

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Josebus bus Guadalajara
    10h 45m
    $55–79

Los Angeles to Union City by bus and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 369.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, 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.

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