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

The cheapest way to get from Carmel to Walnut Creek is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carmel to Walnut Creek is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct train between Carmel and Walnut Creek?

No, there is no direct train from Carmel to Walnut Creek. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Walnut Creek via Lake Merritt and MacArthur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Carmel to Walnut Creek?

The distance between Carmel and Walnut Creek is 147 miles. The road distance is 119.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carmel to Walnut Creek without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs $100 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Carmel to Walnut Creek, including transfers.

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

Carmel to Walnut Creek train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Where does the Carmel to Walnut Creek train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carmel to Walnut Creek?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmel to Walnut Creek is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Carmel to Walnut Creek.

Where can I stay near Walnut Creek?

There are 286+ hotels available in Walnut Creek.

Carmel to Walnut Creek - 5 ways to travel via train, line 5 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Carmel to Walnut Creek by train (Amtrak), bus, subway, car, plane, or shuttle

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
4h 20m
$103–159
Drive 118.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carmel to Walnut Creekcar 118.7 mi
2h 7m
$22–32
Line 5 bus, line 20 bus, bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Rio Rd / The Crossroads Carmel to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearlbus 5
2. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus 20
3. Take the bus from Salinas to Emeryvillebus
4. Take the bus from Horton @ 59th to MacArthur BART Stationbus
5. Take the subway from MacArthur to Walnut Creeksubway
6h 24m
$42–67
Fly, BART
1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane MRY - SFO
2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Walnut Creeksubway
4h 46m
$207–622
Shuttle, BART
1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle Monterey Airbus
2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Walnut Creeksubway Yellow-N
5h 11m
$69–89

Carmel to Walnut Creek by bus and subway

28Weekly Services

6h 24mAverage Duration

$42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 146.1 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 53m.

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