What is the cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Walnut Creek?

The cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Walnut Creek is to bus which costs $40 - $70 and takes 5h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Walnut Creek?

The fastest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Walnut Creek is to fly and BART which takes 3h 39m and costs $170 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between San Luis Obispo and Walnut Creek?

No, there is no direct bus from San Luis Obispo to Walnut Creek. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum and arriving at Oakland via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

Is there a direct train between San Luis Obispo and Walnut Creek?

No, there is no direct train from San Luis Obispo to Walnut Creek. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Walnut Creek via MacArthur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from San Luis Obispo to Walnut Creek?

The distance between San Luis Obispo and Walnut Creek is 260 miles. The road distance is 228.7 miles.

How do I travel from San Luis Obispo to Walnut Creek without a car?

The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Walnut Creek without a car is to bus which takes 5h 41m and costs $40 - $70.

How long does it take to get from San Luis Obispo to Walnut Creek?

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from San Luis Obispo to Walnut Creek, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Luis Obispo to Walnut Creek bus from?

San Luis Obispo to Walnut Creek bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum station.

Where do I catch the San Luis Obispo to Walnut Creek train from?

San Luis Obispo to Walnut Creek train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.

Train or bus from San Luis Obispo to Walnut Creek?

The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Walnut Creek is to bus which takes 5h 41m and costs $40 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 7h 19m.

Where does the San Luis Obispo to Walnut Creek bus arrive?

San Luis Obispo to Walnut Creek bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Oakland station.

Where does the San Luis Obispo to Walnut Creek train arrive?

San Luis Obispo to Walnut Creek train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.

Can I drive from San Luis Obispo to Walnut Creek?

Yes, the driving distance between San Luis Obispo to Walnut Creek is 229 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from San Luis Obispo to Walnut Creek.

Where can I stay near Walnut Creek?

There are 320+ hotels available in Walnut Creek.

San Luis Obispo to Walnut Creek - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Walnut Creek by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, bus (Amtrak), or bus

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Bus (Flixbus)
best
1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Oaklandbus FlixBus 2005
5h 41m
$43–69
Drive 227.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Luis Obispo to Walnut Creekcar 227.4 mi
3h 59m
$42–60
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Emeryvilletrain Coast Starlight
7h 19m
$82–167
Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, BART
1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBP - SFO
2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Walnut Creeksubway
3h 39m
$172–408
Bus via Horton @ 59th (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Emeryvillebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 33m
$85–120
Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly, BART
1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBA - SFO
3. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Walnut Creeksubway
6h 14m
$228–497

San Luis Obispo to Walnut Creek by bus and subway (Flixbus)

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5h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 259 mi
Duration: 5h 41m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Emeryville once daily. Tickets cost $75–170 and the journey takes 6h 26m.

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