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How to get fromNewark to Salinasby train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Newark to Salinas by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or subway

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Fremont to San Josetrain train Capitol Corridor
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2h 42m
    $39–53

  2. Drive 75.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newark to Salinascar car 75.8 mi
    1h 22m
    $14–20

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Fremont to San Josetrain train Capitol Corridor
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    3h 27m
    $41–70

  4. Taxi, BART, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Newark to Warm Springs / South Fremonttaxi taxi
    2. Take the subway from Warm Springs / South Fremont to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Berryessa BART to San Jose Diridonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    2h 47m
    $51–70

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 2nd & Santa Clara to Gilroy Transit Centerbus bus 68 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Centerbus bus 59
    4h 12m
    $30–44

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  • Distance: 81.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Newark, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Newark to Salinas via Fremont and San Jose in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Newark to Salinas Intermodal Transit Center via Fremont, Berryessa / North San Jose, Berryessa BART, Santa Clara & 1st, 2nd & Santa Clara, Gilroy Transit Center, and Monterey / Gilroy Train Station in around 4h 12m.

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