Union City Transit
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Union City Transit is a public transit service in Union City, California
, in the San Francisco Bay Area
. It began operations in 1974 with the opening of the Union City BART station.
The service was formerly known as "the Flea."
Five bus
lines connect riders to local destinations, such as school
s, shopping centers, and the Union City BART station.
AC Transit
also provides service to Union City.
.
Union City, California
Union City is a city in Alameda County, California, United States. It was incorporated in 1959, combining the communities of Alvarado and Decoto. Alvarado was the original county seat of Alameda County, and the site of the first county courthouse is a California Historical Landmark . The city...
, in the San Francisco Bay Area
San Francisco Bay Area
The San Francisco Bay Area, commonly known as the Bay Area, is a populated region that surrounds the San Francisco and San Pablo estuaries in Northern California. The region encompasses metropolitan areas of San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose, along with smaller urban and rural areas...
. It began operations in 1974 with the opening of the Union City BART station.
The service was formerly known as "the Flea."
Five bus
Bus
A bus is a road vehicle designed to carry passengers. Buses can have a capacity as high as 300 passengers. The most common type of bus is the single-decker bus, with larger loads carried by double-decker buses and articulated buses, and smaller loads carried by midibuses and minibuses; coaches are...
lines connect riders to local destinations, such as school
School
A school is an institution designed for the teaching of students under the direction of teachers. Most countries have systems of formal education, which is commonly compulsory. In these systems, students progress through a series of schools...
s, shopping centers, and the Union City BART station.
AC Transit
AC Transit
AC Transit is an Oakland-based regional public transit agency serving the western half of Alameda County and parts of western Contra Costa County in the western, Bay-side area of the East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area...
also provides service to Union City.
Local Service
Route 1A, 1B and 2 operate everyday, and route 3 and 4 operate from Monday to Saturday. All of them do not operate on certain holidays (Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, President’s Day and Memorial Day). All routes start and end their trips at the Union City BARTUnion City (BART station)
Union City is a Bay Area Rapid Transit station located near the Decoto district of Union City. Service at this station began on September 11, 1972. The station sits near Decoto Road east of Alvarado-Niles Road, directly behind James Logan High School's campus...
.
| Route | Terminal | Depart Times | Areas Served | Schedule Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1A | Union City BART Union City (BART station) Union City is a Bay Area Rapid Transit station located near the Decoto district of Union City. Service at this station began on September 11, 1972. The station sits near Decoto Road east of Alvarado-Niles Road, directly behind James Logan High School's campus... |
Every 60 minutes Weekdays from 5:05am to 9:05pm Saturdays from 7:05am to 6:05pm Sundays from 8:05am to 5:05pm Every 30 minutes Weekdays during peak periods |
Logan H.S. James Logan High School James Logan High School is a public secondary school in Union City, California, United States. The school is administrated by the New Haven Unified School District and has an enrollment of more than 4000 students.-Demographics:... , Union Landing, Union City Blvd/Dyer |
Schedule Map |
| 1B | Every 55–65 minutes Weekdays from 5:05am to 9:05pm Saturdays from 7:35am to 6:35pm Sundays from 8:35am to 5:35pm Every 15–30 minutes Weekdays during peak periods |
Logan H.S., Union Landing, Delores/Regents | ||
| 2 | Every 25–35 minutes Weekdays from 5:00am to 9:30pm Saturdays from 7:00am to 6:30pm Every 15–25 minutes Weekdays during peak periods Every 55–65 minutes Sundays from 8:30pm to 5:30pm |
6th St/A St, Whipple/Union City Blvd, Union Landing | ||
| 3 | Every 60 minutes Weekdays from 5:00am to 9:00pm Saturdays from 7:00am to 6:00pm |
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| 4 | Every 60 minutes Weekdays from 4:15am to 9:15pm Saturdays from 7:15am to 6:15pm |
Seven Hills, Lafayette/Mission |
Fares
Fares are effective 1 July 2007| Type | Adults (18-59) | Youth (6-17) † | Senior (60+)/Disabled ‡ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single ride | US$1.50 | US$0.85 | US$0.50 |
| Monthly Passes | US$40.00 | US$25.00 | US$14.00 |
- † Children under six years of age may ride free, but must be accompanied by an adult.
- ‡ Appropriate identification must be presented to obtain the discounted Senior/Disabled fare.
| Transfers ₮ | Fees |
|---|---|
| Union City Transit Transfer | FREE |
| BART-to-Bus | US$0.50 |
| AC Transit AC Transit AC Transit is an Oakland-based regional public transit agency serving the western half of Alameda County and parts of western Contra Costa County in the western, Bay-side area of the East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area... & Dumbarton Express Dumbarton Express The Dumbarton Express is a California bus service operating between Union City BART station and Palo Alto Caltrain station via the Dumbarton Bridge. The service is operated by a group of operators including BART, VTA, Union City Transit, and AC Transit... Transfers |
US$0.25 |
| BART Plus Pass | FREE |
- ₮ Transfers are only issued with cash fares at the time of boarding. Transfers and passes must be valid.