There are 3 ways to get from Rocklin to Walnut Creek by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Rocklin Amtrak Station to Richmondtrain Capitol Corridor
2h 57m$28–65Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Rocklin Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus
- Take the train from Sacramento to Martineztrain
- Take the bus from Martinez Amtrak to N California Blvd and California Plazabus 98X
4h 26m$17–39Drive 91.1 mi
- Drive from Rocklin to Walnut Creekcar 91.1 mi
1h 36m$17–24
Rocklin to Walnut Creek by train and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rocklin to Walnut Creek is to bus and train which costs $17 - $40 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Rocklin to Walnut Creek is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct train from Rocklin station to Walnut Creek. However, there are services departing from Rocklin Amtrak Station and arriving at Walnut Creek via Richmond and MacArthur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Rocklin and Walnut Creek is 123 miles. The road distance is 91.7 miles.
The best way to get from Rocklin to Walnut Creek without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs $28 - $70.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Rocklin to Walnut Creek, including transfers.
Rocklin to Walnut Creek train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rocklin Amtrak Station.
Rocklin to Walnut Creek train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rocklin to Walnut Creek is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Rocklin to Walnut Creek.
There are 326+ hotels available in Walnut Creek.
What companies run services between Rocklin, CA, USA and Walnut Creek, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Rocklin Amtrak Station to Richmond once daily. Tickets cost $24–60 and the journey takes 2h 8m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
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- Amtrak
Train from Rocklin Amtrak Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Rocklin Amtrak Station to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Amtrak
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