Newark, CA is a small city located in the Bay Area that has a population of around 45,000. Despite its size, the city offers many public transportation options to its residents and visitors. Newark is served by two bus lines: AC Transit and Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA). The local bus routes provide access to most of the city's neighborhoods and several nearby communities. The AC Transit also connects Newark with Oakland, San Francisco, Berkeley, Fremont, Hayward and other parts of Alameda County. Additionally, Newark is served by BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) which provides direct service to downtown San Francisco and other cities throughout the Bay Area. For those looking for an efficient way to get around town without having to use their own vehicle, Newark provides an excellent selection of options.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Newark takes 30.2 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Newark get to work:
- 74.7% drive their own car alone
- 12.8% carpool with others
- 4.4% work from home
- 4.4% take mass transit