What is the cheapest way to get from Silicon Valley to Union City?

The cheapest way to get from Silicon Valley to Union City is to bus which costs and takes 59 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Silicon Valley to Union City?

The fastest way to get from Silicon Valley to Union City is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $50 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Silicon Valley and Union City?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from On Quarry Road @ Psychiatry Building and arriving at ACE Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 59 min.

Is there a direct train between Silicon Valley and Union City?

No, there is no direct train from Silicon Valley to Union City. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Union City via Mountain View Station and Milpitas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.

How far is it from Silicon Valley to Union City?

The distance between Silicon Valley and Union City is 17 miles. The road distance is 14.2 miles.

How do I travel from Silicon Valley to Union City without a car?

The best way to get from Silicon Valley to Union City without a car is to bus which takes 59 min and costs .

How long does it take to get from Silicon Valley to Union City?

The bus from On Quarry Road @ Psychiatry Building to ACE Station takes 59 min including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Silicon Valley to Union City bus from?

Silicon Valley to Union City bus services, operated by Stanford Marguerite Shuttle, depart from On Quarry Road @ Psychiatry Building station.

Where do I catch the Silicon Valley to Union City train from?

Silicon Valley to Union City train services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Mountain View Station.

Train or bus from Silicon Valley to Union City?

The best way to get from Silicon Valley to Union City is to bus which takes 59 min and costs . Alternatively, you can Caltrain and train, which costs $11 - $15 and takes 1h 46m.

Where does the Silicon Valley to Union City bus arrive?

Silicon Valley to Union City bus services, operated by Stanford Marguerite Shuttle, arrive at ACE Station.

Where does the Silicon Valley to Union City train arrive?

Silicon Valley to Union City train services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Milpitas Station.

Can I drive from Silicon Valley to Union City?

Yes, the driving distance between Silicon Valley to Union City is 14 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Silicon Valley to Union City.

Where can I stay near Union City?

There are 360+ hotels available in Union City.

Silicon Valley to Union City - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, tram, and BART

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There are 6 ways to get from Silicon Valley to Union City by bus, tram, subway, taxi, car, or train (Amtrak)

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from On Quarry Road @ Psychiatry Building to ACE Stationbus AE-F Line
59 min
Drive 14.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Silicon Valley to Union Citycar 14.1 mi
23 min
$3–4
Tram, BART
1. Take the tram from Mountain View Station to Milpitas Stationtram Orange Line
2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Union Citysubway Orange-N / ...
1h 32m
$10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Silicon Valley to Union Citytaxi 14.1 mi
23 min
$50–60
Caltrain, train
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Fremonttrain Capitol Corridor
1h 46m
$11–14
Line 21 bus, tram
1. Take the bus from Waverley & Homer to Mountain View Transit Centerbus 21
2. Take the tram from Mountain View Station to Milpitas Stationtram Orange Line
2h 4m
$8–14

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Distance: 17.1 mi
Duration: 59 min

What companies run services between Silicon Valley, CA, USA and Union City, CA, USA?

Stanford Marguerite Shuttle operates a bus from On Quarry Road @ Psychiatry Building to ACE Station 4 times a day, and the journey takes 59 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound to Fremont via Santa Clara Amtrak in around 1h 46m.

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