What is the cheapest way to get from Grass Valley to Walnut Creek?

The cheapest way to get from Grass Valley to Walnut Creek is to bus and train via Sacramento which costs $23 - $50 and takes 6h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Grass Valley to Walnut Creek?

The fastest way to get from Grass Valley to Walnut Creek is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $23 - $35.

How far is it from Grass Valley to Walnut Creek?

The distance between Grass Valley and Walnut Creek is 163 miles. The road distance is 126.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Grass Valley to Walnut Creek without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 4m and costs $40 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Grass Valley to Walnut Creek?

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Grass Valley to Walnut Creek, including transfers.

Can I drive from Grass Valley to Walnut Creek?

Yes, the driving distance between Grass Valley to Walnut Creek is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Grass Valley to Walnut Creek.

Where can I stay near Walnut Creek?

There are 344+ hotels available in Walnut Creek.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Grass Valley to Walnut Creek by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from City Hall to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus 5
2. Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to Richmondtrain Capitol Corridor
5h 4m
$40–86
Drive 126 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Grass Valley to Walnut Creekcar 126 mi
2h 16m
$23–34
Bus, train via Sacramento
1. Take the bus from City Hall to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus 5
2. Take the bus from Auburn Amtrak to Sacramentobus
3. Take the train from Sacramento to Martineztrain
6h 24m
$24–48
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Tinloy St at Bank St to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus 5
2. Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to Martineztrain Capitol Corridor
5h 29m
$34–71

Grass Valley to Walnut Creek by bus, train, and subway

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Distance: 162.5 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Grass Valley to Walnut Creek. However, you can take the bus to Nevada St at Amtrak Station, walk to Auburn Amtrak, take the train to Richmond, walk to Richmond, take the subway to MacArthur, then take the subway to Walnut Creek. Alternatively, you can take a bus from City Hall to N California Blvd and California Plaza via Nevada St at Amtrak Station, Auburn Amtrak, Sacramento, Sacramento, Martinez, and Martinez Amtrak in around 6h 24m.

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