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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Walnut Creekby bus, subway, car, or train

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

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  1. Bus, BART via San Jose

    best
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway Orange-N
    2h 55m
    $21–32

  2. Drive 74.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Walnut Creekcar car 74.9 mi
    1h 25m
    $14–20

  3. Bus, BART

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus bus
    3. Take the subway from West Oakland to Walnut Creeksubway subway
    3h 20m
    $20–33

  4. Bus, Caltrain, BART

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Walnut Creeksubway subway
    3h 26m
    $26–35

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train Capitol Corridor
    3h 38m
    $25–47

Santa Cruz to Walnut Creek by bus and subway

Calendar355Weekly Services
Duration2h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 87.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Cruz to Walnut Creek. However, you can take the bus to Diridon Station, walk to San Jose Diridon, take the bus to Berryessa BART, walk to Berryessa / North San Jose, take the subway to 12th Street / Oakland City Center, then take the subway to Walnut Creek. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Front to Walnut Creek via Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Station, Oakland, and West Oakland in around 3h 20m.

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