The average train between Salem and Walnut Creek takes 18h 10m and the fastest train takes 18h 8m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Salem 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.
Trains run 6 times a week between Salem and Walnut Creek. The earliest departure is at 3:39 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Salem is at 3:39 PM which arrives into Walnut Creek at 9:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Oakland and take an average of 18h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Salem to Walnut Creek. However, there are services departing from Salem station and arriving at Walnut Creek station via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 10m.
Salem to Walnut Creek train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Walnut Creek train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
The distance between Salem and Walnut Creek is 786.6 km. The road distance is 1,114 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Salem to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $210–450 and the journey takes 17h 15m.
