The average bus between Northridge and Walnut Creek takes 18h 48m and the fastest bus takes 16h. The bus service runs several times per day from Northridge to Walnut Creek. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Northridge and Walnut Creek. The earliest departure is at 3:15 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Northridge is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Walnut Creek at 6:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Universal / Studio City Station and take an average of 18h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Northridge to Walnut Creek. However, there are services departing from Northridge station and arriving at Walnut Creek station via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 48m.
Northridge to Walnut Creek bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Northridge to Walnut Creek bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Oakland station.
The distance between Northridge and Walnut Creek is 517.4 km. The road distance is 697 km.
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 7h 35m. Three other operators also service this route.