What is the cheapest way to get from Pacific Grove to Walnut Creek?

The cheapest way to get from Pacific Grove to Walnut Creek is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pacific Grove to Walnut Creek?

The fastest way to get from Pacific Grove to Walnut Creek is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Pacific Grove and Walnut Creek?

No, there is no direct bus from Pacific Grove to Walnut Creek station. However, there are services departing from Lighthouse / 12th and arriving at MacArthur BART Station via Tyler / Franklin, Salinas and Horton @ 59th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Pacific Grove and Walnut Creek?

No, there is no direct train from Pacific Grove 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 20m.

How far is it from Pacific Grove to Walnut Creek?

The distance between Pacific Grove and Walnut Creek is 122 miles. The road distance is 117 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pacific Grove to Walnut Creek without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs $120 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Pacific Grove to Walnut Creek?

It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Pacific Grove to Walnut Creek, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pacific Grove to Walnut Creek bus from?

Pacific Grove to Walnut Creek bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Where do I catch the Pacific Grove to Walnut Creek train from?

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

Train or bus from Pacific Grove to Walnut Creek?

The best way to get from Pacific Grove to Walnut Creek is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs $120 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 41m.

Where does the Pacific Grove to Walnut Creek bus arrive?

Pacific Grove to Walnut Creek bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.

Where does the Pacific Grove to Walnut Creek train arrive?

Pacific Grove to Walnut Creek train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.

Can I drive from Pacific Grove to Walnut Creek?

Yes, the driving distance between Pacific Grove to Walnut Creek is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Pacific Grove to Walnut Creek.

Where can I stay near Walnut Creek?

There are 326+ hotels available in Walnut Creek.

Pacific Grove to Walnut Creek - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, BART

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

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Fly, BART
best
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
2h 19m
$473–590
Drive 116.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Pacific Grove to Walnut Creekcar 116.4 mi
2h 7m
$21–30
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
4h 20m
$121–175
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Salinas to Emeryvillebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 41m
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
4h 57m
$69–89

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

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Distance: 121.4 mi
Duration: 2h 19m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $55–95 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Salinas to Emeryville 4 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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