What is the cheapest way to get from San Jose, CA to Walnut Creek?

The cheapest way to get from San Jose, CA to Walnut Creek is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 52 min.

What is the fastest way to get from San Jose, CA to Walnut Creek?

The fastest way to get from San Jose, CA to Walnut Creek is to drive which takes 52 min and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct train between San Jose, CA and Walnut Creek?

No, there is no direct train from San Jose, CA to Walnut Creek. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at Walnut Creek via Coliseum and MacArthur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.

How far is it from San Jose, CA to Walnut Creek?

The distance between San Jose, CA and Walnut Creek is 61 miles. The road distance is 46.2 miles.

How do I travel from San Jose, CA to Walnut Creek without a car?

The best way to get from San Jose, CA to Walnut Creek without a car is to bus and BART which takes 1h 31m and costs $10 - $19.

How long does it take to get from San Jose, CA to Walnut Creek?

It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from San Jose, CA to Walnut Creek, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Jose, CA to Walnut Creek train from?

San Jose, CA to Walnut Creek train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.

Where does the San Jose, CA to Walnut Creek train arrive?

San Jose, CA to Walnut Creek train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak station.

Can I drive from San Jose, CA to Walnut Creek?

Yes, the driving distance between San Jose, CA to Walnut Creek is 46 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from San Jose, CA to Walnut Creek.

Where can I stay near Walnut Creek?

There are 286+ hotels available in Walnut Creek.

San Jose, CA to Walnut Creek - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, BART, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Jose, CA to Walnut Creek by bus, subway, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or train

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Bus, BART
best
1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
2. Take the subway from West Oakland to Walnut Creeksubway Yellow-N
1h 31m
$11–19
Drive 45.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Jose, CA to Walnut Creekcar 45.9 mi
52 min
$9–13
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
1h 49m
$16–33
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Jose, CA to Walnut Creektaxi 45.9 mi
52 min
$150–190
Caltrain, BART
1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Walnut Creeksubway Yellow-N
2h 21m
$17–21

San Jose, CA to Walnut Creek by bus and subway

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1h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 60.7 mi
Duration: 1h 31m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak every 4 hours. Tickets cost $12–26 and the journey takes 57 min.

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