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

The cheapest way to get from California to Walnut Creek is to bus which costs $60 - $120 and takes 8h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from California to Walnut Creek is to drive which takes 6h and costs $65 - $100.

Is there a direct bus between California and Walnut Creek?

No, there is no direct bus from California station to Walnut Creek. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Oakland via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

Is there a direct train between California and Walnut Creek?

No, there is no direct train from California to Walnut Creek. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Walnut Creek via Lake Merritt and MacArthur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.

How far is it from California to Walnut Creek?

The distance between California and Walnut Creek is 406 miles. The road distance is 365.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from California to Walnut Creek without a car is to bus which takes 8h 11m and costs $60 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from California to Walnut Creek, including transfers.

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

California to Walnut Creek bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where do I catch the California to Walnut Creek train from?

California to Walnut Creek train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from California to Walnut Creek?

The best way to get from California to Walnut Creek is to bus which takes 8h 11m and costs $60 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $280 and takes 12h 11m.

Where does the California to Walnut Creek bus arrive?

California to Walnut Creek bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.

Where does the California to Walnut Creek train arrive?

California to Walnut Creek train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.

Can I drive from California to Walnut Creek?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Walnut Creek is 366 miles. It takes approximately 6h to drive from California to Walnut Creek.

Where can I stay near Walnut Creek?

There are 328+ hotels available in Walnut Creek.

California to Walnut Creek - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from California to Walnut Creek by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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best
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
8h 11m
$61–117
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
12h 11m
$125–275
Drive 363.5 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Walnut Creekcar 363.5 mi
6h
$67–96
Bus via El Cerrito Del Norte (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Cerrito del Norte BARTbus FlixBus N2003
9h 45m
$63–104

California to Walnut Creek by bus and subway

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Distance: 404 mi
Duration: 8h 11m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oakland twice daily. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 7h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $120–270 and the journey takes 11h 15m.

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