What is the cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Walnut Creek?

The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Walnut Creek is to bus which costs $40 - $65 and takes 7h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Walnut Creek?

The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Walnut Creek is to fly and BART which takes 2h 41m and costs $65 - $260.

Is there a direct bus between Bakersfield and Walnut Creek?

No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield to Walnut Creek. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International and arriving at Walnut Creek BART via Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi, Dublin Pleasanton BART and San Ramon Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

How far is it from Bakersfield to Walnut Creek?

The distance between Bakersfield and Walnut Creek is 286 miles. The road distance is 266.6 miles.

How do I travel from Bakersfield to Walnut Creek without a car?

The best way to get from Bakersfield to Walnut Creek without a car is to bus and BART which takes 7h 3m and costs $40 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Bakersfield to Walnut Creek?

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Bakersfield to Walnut Creek, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bakersfield to Walnut Creek bus from?

Bakersfield to Walnut Creek bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International station.

Where does the Bakersfield to Walnut Creek bus arrive?

Bakersfield to Walnut Creek bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Modesto station.

Can I drive from Bakersfield to Walnut Creek?

Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Walnut Creek is 267 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Bakersfield to Walnut Creek.

Where can I stay near Walnut Creek?

There are 328+ hotels available in Walnut Creek.

Bakersfield to Walnut Creek - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, BART, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Bakersfield to Walnut Creek by plane, subway, bus, car, or train

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Fly, BART
best
1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane BFL - SFO
2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Walnut Creeksubway
2h 41m
$66–254
Bus, BART
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Josebus Guadalajara
2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to MacArthursubway Orange-N
7h 3m
$44–66
Drive 265.1 mi
1. Drive from Bakersfield to Walnut Creekcar 265.1 mi
4h 24m
$49–70
Bus, BART via 12th Street / Oakland City Center
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus Nogales / ...
2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway Orange-N
7h 40m
$70–99
Bus, BART via Bakersfield
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Josebus Lxit 3323
2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway Orange-N
7h 51m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International to Modestobus 1
2. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus 90
7h 54m
$45–62
Bus, Caltrain, train
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Gilroybus
2. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain
3. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
8h 34m
$52–85

Bakersfield to Walnut Creek by bus and subway

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Distance: 284 mi
Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Walnut Creek, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International to Walnut Creek BART via Modesto, Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi, BART Dublin Station, Dublin Pleasanton BART, and San Ramon Transit Center in around 7h 54m.

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