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

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Walnut Creek is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Walnut Creek is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $18 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and Walnut Creek?

No, there is no direct bus from Salinas station to Walnut Creek. However, there are services departing from Salinas Train Station and arriving at Oakland via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Salinas and Walnut Creek?

No, there is no direct train from Salinas to Walnut Creek. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Walnut Creek via MacArthur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Salinas to Walnut Creek?

The distance between Salinas and Walnut Creek is 132 miles. The road distance is 102.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Salinas to Walnut Creek without a car is to bus which takes 3h 1m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Salinas to Walnut Creek, including transfers.

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

Salinas to Walnut Creek bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, depart from Salinas Train Station.

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

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

Train or bus from Salinas to Walnut Creek?

The best way to get from Salinas to Walnut Creek is to bus which takes 3h 1m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 4h 11m.

Where does the Salinas to Walnut Creek bus arrive?

Salinas to Walnut Creek bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, arrive at Oakland station.

Where does the Salinas to Walnut Creek train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Salinas to Walnut Creek?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Walnut Creek is 103 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Salinas to Walnut Creek.

Where can I stay near Walnut Creek?

There are 299+ hotels available in Walnut Creek.

Salinas to Walnut Creek - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Salinas to Walnut Creek by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to Oaklandbus FlixBus 2005
3h 1m
Drive 102.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Salinas to Walnut Creekcar 102.3 mi
1h 49m
$19–27
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salinas to Emeryvilletrain Coast Starlight
4h 11m
$40–78
Bus via Horton @ 59th (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Salinas to Emeryvillebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 38m
$43–61

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Distance: 131.6 mi
Duration: 3h 1m

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

FlixBus-us operates a bus from Salinas Train Station to Oakland 4 times a week, and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Emeryville once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 3h 18m.

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