What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Clara to Walnut Creek?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Clara to Walnut Creek is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 54 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Clara to Walnut Creek?

The fastest way to get from Santa Clara to Walnut Creek is to drive which takes 54 min and costs $8 - $12.

Is there a direct train between Santa Clara and Walnut Creek?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Clara to Walnut Creek. However, there are services departing from Santa Clara Amtrak and arriving at Walnut Creek via Coliseum and MacArthur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.

How far is it from Santa Clara to Walnut Creek?

The distance between Santa Clara and Walnut Creek is 58 miles. The road distance is 45.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Clara to Walnut Creek without a car is to train and BART which takes 1h 42m and costs $14 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Santa Clara to Walnut Creek?

It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Santa Clara to Walnut Creek, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Clara to Walnut Creek train from?

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

Where does the Santa Clara to Walnut Creek train arrive?

Santa Clara to Walnut Creek train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak station.

Can I drive from Santa Clara to Walnut Creek?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Clara to Walnut Creek is 46 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Santa Clara to Walnut Creek.

Where can I stay near Walnut Creek?

There are 286+ hotels available in Walnut Creek.

Santa Clara to Walnut Creek - 5 ways to travel via train, BART, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Clara to Walnut Creek by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, BART
best
1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
2. Take the subway from MacArthur to Walnut Creeksubway Yellow-N
1h 42m
$14–31
Drive 45.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Clara to Walnut Creekcar 45.4 mi
54 min
$9–12
Bus, BART
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
2h 37m
$14–25
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Santa Clara to Walnut Creektaxi 45.4 mi
54 min
$150–190
Line 22 bus, bus, BART
1. Take the bus from El Camino & Lincoln to Palo Alto Transit Centerbus 22
2. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to San Bruno BART-Bay 5bus Ecr
3. Take the subway from San Bruno to Walnut Creeksubway
3h 57m
$12–19

Santa Clara to Walnut Creek by train and subway

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Distance: 57.5 mi
Duration: 1h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Clara to Walnut Creek. However, you can take the train to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak, walk to Coliseum, take the subway to MacArthur, then take the subway to Walnut Creek. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound to Walnut Creek via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Station, Oakland, and West Oakland in around 2h 37m.

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