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Cities Near Union City

Cities near Union City, California: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Hayward, Dublin, Palo Alto. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Union City, California is Hayward, about 6 mi (10 km) away — roughly 21 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Hayward6 mi / 10 km21 minDrive/railDay trip
Dublin9 mi / 14 km29 minDrive/railDay trip
Palo Alto13 mi / 20 km43 minDrive/railDay trip
Milpitas13 mi / 21 km44 minDrive/railDay trip
Livermore15 mi / 24 km29 minDrive/railDay trip
Sunnyvale16 mi / 25 km30 minDrive/railDay trip
San Mateo17 mi / 27 km33 minDrive/railDay trip
Alameda18 mi / 29 km35 minDrive/railDay trip
Walnut Creek22 mi / 35 km42 minDrive/railDay trip
South San Francisco22 mi / 35 km42 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Union City

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Hayward, Dublin, Palo Alto, Milpitas, Livermore. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Union City include Hayward, Dublin, Palo Alto, Milpitas, Livermore. The closest is Hayward, about 6 miles (10 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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