There are 6 ways to get from Monterey Airport (MRY) to Walnut Creek by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, BART
best- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane MRY - SFO
- Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Walnut Creeksubway
2h 7m$208–590Drive 114.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Monterey Airport (MRY) to Walnut Creekcar 114.7 mi
2h 4m$21–31Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
4h 11m$87–140Line 20 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus 20
- Take the bus from Salinas to Emeryvillebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 43m$95–132Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Monterey-MRY to Walnut Creek114.7 mi
2h 4mShuttle, BART
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport InternationalMonterey Airbus
- Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Walnut Creeksubway Yellow-N
5h 4m$70–89
Monterey Airport (MRY) to Walnut Creek by bus, shuttle, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monterey Airport (MRY) to Walnut Creek is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey Airport (MRY) to Walnut Creek is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey Airport (MRY) to Walnut Creek. However, there are services departing from Olmsted / Monterey Regional Airport and arriving at Emeryville via Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler and Salinas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Monterey Airport (MRY) 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 11m.
The distance between Monterey Airport (MRY) and Walnut Creek is 116 miles. The road distance is 115.3 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey Airport (MRY) to Walnut Creek without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $85 - $140.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Monterey Airport (MRY) to Walnut Creek, including transfers.
Monterey Airport (MRY) to Walnut Creek bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler station.
Monterey Airport (MRY) to Walnut Creek train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Monterey Airport (MRY) to Walnut Creek is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $85 - $140. Alternatively, you can line 20 bus and bus, which costs $95 - $140 and takes 5h 43m.
What companies run services between Monterey Airport (MRY), 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Olmsted / Monterey Regional Airport to Walnut Creek via Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, and Emeryville in around 5h 43m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–180
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from San Francisco International Airport to Walnut Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- BART
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–16
Subway from San Francisco International Airport to Walnut Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- BART
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–16
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Monterey-MRY to Walnut Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Monterey Airport (MRY) to Walnut Creek bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 station.
Monterey Airport (MRY) to Walnut Creek train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey Airport (MRY) to Walnut Creek is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Monterey Airport (MRY) to Walnut Creek.
There are 286+ hotels available in Walnut Creek.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Monterey Airport (MRY) and Walnut Creek. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.













