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

The cheapest way to get from Gilroy to Walnut Creek is to bus and line 66 bus and BART which costs $11 - $18 and takes 3h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gilroy to Walnut Creek is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $13 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Gilroy and Walnut Creek?

No, there is no direct bus from Gilroy to Walnut Creek. However, there are services departing from Monterey & 5th and arriving at Oakland via San Jose Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Gilroy and Walnut Creek?

No, there is no direct train from Gilroy to Walnut Creek. However, there are services departing from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Walnut Creek via Berryessa / North San Jose and MacArthur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from Gilroy to Walnut Creek?

The distance between Gilroy and Walnut Creek is 88 miles. The road distance is 75.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gilroy to Walnut Creek without a car is to Caltrain and BART which takes 2h 53m and costs $17 - $28.

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Gilroy to Walnut Creek, including transfers.

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

Gilroy to Walnut Creek bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Monterey & 5th station.

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

Gilroy to Walnut Creek train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound station.

Train or bus from Gilroy to Walnut Creek?

The best way to get from Gilroy to Walnut Creek is to Caltrain and train which takes 3h 38m and costs $22 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $13 - $25 and takes 4h 13m.

Where does the Gilroy to Walnut Creek bus arrive?

Gilroy to Walnut Creek bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at San Jose Diridon station.

Where does the Gilroy to Walnut Creek train arrive?

Gilroy to Walnut Creek train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound station.

Can I drive from Gilroy to Walnut Creek?

Yes, the driving distance between Gilroy to Walnut Creek is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Gilroy to Walnut Creek.

Where can I stay near Walnut Creek?

There are 327+ hotels available in Walnut Creek.

Gilroy to Walnut Creek - 5 ways to travel via train, Caltrain, BART, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Gilroy to Walnut Creek by train, subway, bus, car, train (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Caltrain, BART
best
1. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain South County
2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to MacArthursubway Orange-N
2h 53m
$17–28
Bus, line 66 bus, BART
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to Monterey & Senterbus 68
2. Take the bus from Monterey & Senter to Milpitas BARTbus 66 / ...
3. Take the subway from Milpitas to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway
3h 51m
$12–18
Drive 74.9 mi
1. Drive from Gilroy to Walnut Creekcar 74.9 mi
1h 22m
$14–20
Caltrain, train
1. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain South County
2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
3h 38m
$22–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Monterey & 5th to San Jose Diridonbus 68
2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
4h 13m
$14–25

Gilroy to Walnut Creek by train, bus, and subway

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2h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 87.7 mi
Duration: 2h 53m

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

You can take a train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to Walnut Creek via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, San Jose, Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak, Coliseum, and MacArthur in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Monterey & 5th to Walnut Creek via San Jose Diridon Station, Oakland, and West Oakland in around 4h 13m.

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