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 $65 - $130 and takes 8h 6m.

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 6m.

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 405 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 6m and costs $65 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 8h 6m 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 Jefferson Lines, 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 6m and costs $65 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $310 and takes 12h 11m.

Where does the California to Walnut Creek bus arrive?

California to Walnut Creek bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, 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 327+ hotels available in Walnut Creek.

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

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

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1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
8h 6m
$66–124
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
12h 11m
$154–309
Drive 363.5 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Walnut Creekcar 363.5 mi
6h
$67–96
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Josebus Ans 6238
2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway Orange-N
11h 16m
$105–147

California to Walnut Creek by bus and subway

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8h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 402.2 mi
Duration: 8h 6m

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

Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oakland twice daily. Tickets cost $90–130 and the journey takes 7h 30m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $150–310 and the journey takes 11h 15m.

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