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

The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Walnut Creek is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Monterey to Walnut Creek is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Monterey and Walnut Creek?

No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Walnut Creek station. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at MacArthur BART Station via Salinas and Horton @ 59th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Monterey and Walnut Creek?

No, there is no direct train from Monterey to Walnut Creek. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Walnut Creek via MacArthur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from Monterey to Walnut Creek?

The distance between Monterey and Walnut Creek is 154 miles. The road distance is 115.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Monterey to Walnut Creek without a car is to line 20 bus and bus which takes 5h 31m and costs $30 - $55.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Monterey to Walnut Creek, including transfers.

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

Monterey to Walnut Creek bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Tyler / Franklin station.

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

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

Train or bus from Monterey to Walnut Creek?

The best way to get from Monterey to Walnut Creek is to line 20 bus and bus which takes 5h 31m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $75 and takes 6h 4m.

Where does the Monterey to Walnut Creek bus arrive?

Monterey to Walnut Creek bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 station.

Where does the Monterey to Walnut Creek train arrive?

Monterey to Walnut Creek train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.

Can I drive from Monterey to Walnut Creek?

Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Walnut Creek is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Monterey to Walnut Creek.

Where can I stay near Walnut Creek?

There are 325+ hotels available in Walnut Creek.

Monterey to Walnut Creek - 5 ways to travel via train, line 20 bus, bus

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

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Line 20 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Tyler / Franklin to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus 20
2. Take the bus from Salinas to Emeryvillebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 31m
$34–53
Drive 114.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Monterey to Walnut Creekcar 114.4 mi
2h 4m
$21–31
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salinas to Emeryvilletrain Coast Starlight
6h 4m
$34–73
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
3h 23m
$215–569
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
3h 59m
$71–84

Monterey to Walnut Creek by bus and subway

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5h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 153.5 mi
Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Walnut Creek via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Emeryville, Horton @ 59th, MacArthur BART Station, and MacArthur in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Emeryville once daily. Tickets cost $29–65 and the journey takes 3h 18m.

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