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How to get fromDel Mar to Walnut Creekby plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or tram

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There are 9 ways to get from Del Mar to Walnut Creek by plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or tram

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Walnut Creeksubway subway
    5h 14m
    $86–276

  2. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CLD - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Walnut Creeksubway subway
    5h 30m
    $56–256

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Oaklandbus bus Greyhound US0831
    12h 57m
    $116–171

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    16h 32m
    $186–391

  5. Drive 465.5 mi

    1. Drive from Del Mar to Walnut Creekcar car 465.5 mi
    7h 47m
    $85–123

  6. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    4. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Walnut Creeksubway subway
    5h 7m
    $90–290

  7. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    3. Take the subway from Milpitas to MacArthursubway subway
    4. Take the subway from MacArthur to Walnut Creeksubway subway
    6h 4m
    $90–306

  8. Line 101 bus to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Take the bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Encinitas Station Stall 3bus bus
    2. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane CLD - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    4. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Walnut Creeksubway subway
    5h 10m
    $70–390

  9. Tram, bus, BART

    1. Take the tram from UTC Station to San Ysidro Stationtram tram
    2. Take the bus from San Ysidro to San Jose - King Rdbus bus
    3. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    15h 42m
    $106–158

Del Mar to Walnut Creek by bus and subway

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 514.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $75–150 and the journey takes 10h 10m. Jefferson Lines also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Walnut Creek via Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Oakland, Lake Merritt, and MacArthur in around 16h 32m.

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