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

The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Walnut Creek is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Walnut Creek is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs $12 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Sacramento and Walnut Creek?

No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento station to Walnut Creek. However, there are services departing from Sacramento Bus Station and arriving at N California Blvd and California Plaza via Martinez Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Sacramento and Walnut Creek?

No, there is no direct train from Sacramento to Walnut Creek. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Walnut Creek via Richmond and MacArthur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.

How far is it from Sacramento to Walnut Creek?

The distance between Sacramento and Walnut Creek is 101 miles. The road distance is 70.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sacramento to Walnut Creek without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs $29 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Sacramento to Walnut Creek, including transfers.

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

Sacramento to Walnut Creek bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.

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

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

Train or bus from Sacramento to Walnut Creek?

The best way to get from Sacramento to Walnut Creek is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs $29 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $13 - $28 and takes 3h 32m.

Where does the Sacramento to Walnut Creek bus arrive?

Sacramento to Walnut Creek bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Suisun City Bus Stop station.

Where does the Sacramento to Walnut Creek train arrive?

Sacramento to Walnut Creek train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond station.

Can I drive from Sacramento to Walnut Creek?

Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to Walnut Creek is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Sacramento to Walnut Creek.

Where can I stay near Walnut Creek?

There are 344+ hotels available in Walnut Creek.

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There are 4 ways to get from Sacramento to Walnut Creek by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or subway

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain Capitol Corridor
2h 15m
$29–59
Drive 70 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sacramento to Walnut Creekcar 70 mi
1h 15m
$13–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Suisun City Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0870
2. Take the bus from Martinez Amtrak to N California Blvd and California Plazabus 98X
3h 32m
$14–28
Fly, BART
1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SMF - SFO
2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Walnut Creeksubway
3h 21m
$464–769

Sacramento to Walnut Creek by train and subway (Amtrak)

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2h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 100.2 mi
Duration: 2h 15m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Richmond hourly. Tickets cost $25–55 and the journey takes 1h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to N California Blvd and California Plaza via Suisun City Bus Stop, Suisun-Fairfield, Martinez, and Martinez Amtrak in around 3h 32m.

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