How to get from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Newark by bus and train?

South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Newark - Train Schedule

The EXPRESS train from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Newark departs once a day at 8:32 AM. The trip takes about 1 hr 40 min.

From South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Newark by bus and train

To get from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Newark in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the EXPRESS train from South San Francisco Caltrain station to Palo Alto station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DB bus and finally take the 281 bus from Ardenwood Blvd & Fwy 84 station to Mowry Av & Cedar Blvd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $14.50. The bus and train schedule from South San Francisco Station Caltrain may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Newark on the Moovit app.

100min$14.50
Train - EXPRESS
EXPRESS
Bus - DBDB
Bus - 281281
Walk to Newark
Leaves from South San Francisco Caltrain

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South San Francisco Station Caltrain
  • 2
    Train - EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    EXPRESS
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Center
    ID 55003
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - DBDB
    Wait for bus
    DB
    To Union City BART
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ardenwood Park & Ride Lot
    ID 51397
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ardenwood Blvd & Fwy 84
    ID 57830
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 281281
    Wait for bus
    281
    Newpark Mall
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mowry Av & Cedar Blvd
    ID 55895
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Newark
    Walk to
    Newark
    430 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Newark

The distance between South San Francisco Station Caltrain, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Newark, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 36.48 mi, which can typically be travelled in 100 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Newark by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Newark

To check the bus and train schedule from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Newark using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (South San Francisco Station Caltrain) and destination (Newark), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Newark?

    The fastest way takes 100 minutes, using Train line EXPRESS, Bus line DB, Bus line 281.

  • Is there a direct train between South San Francisco Station Caltrain and Newark?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 40 min.

  • Which train line goes from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Newark?

    The EXPRESS train line goes from Palo Alto station near South San Francisco Station Caltrain in South San Francisco to Palo Alto Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Palo Alto Transit Center station near Newark in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Newark by train and bus?

    The total travel time between South San Francisco Station Caltrain in South San Francisco and Newark in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by train and bus is about 1 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near South San Francisco Station Caltrain to get to Newark?

    Get on the EXPRESS train from the Palo Alto station near South San Francisco Station Caltrain in South San Francisco.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between South San Francisco Station Caltrain and Newark?

    Get off the train at the Palo Alto Transit Center stop, which is closest to Newark in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the train fare from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Newark?

    The ride from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Newark costs $14.50.

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