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

The cheapest way to get from Sunnyvale to Walnut Creek is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 55 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunnyvale to Walnut Creek is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct train between Sunnyvale and Walnut Creek?

No, there is no direct train from Sunnyvale to Walnut Creek. However, there are services departing from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Walnut Creek via Millbrae and San Francisco International Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.

How far is it from Sunnyvale to Walnut Creek?

The distance between Sunnyvale and Walnut Creek is 66 miles. The road distance is 47.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunnyvale to Walnut Creek without a car is to Caltrain and BART which takes 2h 7m and costs $26 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Sunnyvale to Walnut Creek, including transfers.

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

Sunnyvale to Walnut Creek train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound station.

Where does the Sunnyvale to Walnut Creek train arrive?

Sunnyvale to Walnut Creek train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Millbrae Caltrain Northbound station.

Can I drive from Sunnyvale to Walnut Creek?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunnyvale to Walnut Creek is 48 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Sunnyvale to Walnut Creek.

Where can I stay near Walnut Creek?

There are 299+ hotels available in Walnut Creek.

Sunnyvale to Walnut Creek - 5 ways to travel via Caltrain, BART, bus, and car

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

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Caltrain, BART
best
1. Take the train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Walnut Creeksubway Yellow-N
2h 7m
$27–35
Drive 47.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sunnyvale to Walnut Creekcar 47.5 mi
55 min
$9–13
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 45m
$15–25
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sunnyvale to Walnut Creektaxi 47.5 mi
55 min
$160–200
Line 22 bus, bus, BART
1. Take the bus from El Camino & Mathilda 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 32m
$12–19

Sunnyvale to Walnut Creek by train and subway

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2h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 65.4 mi
Duration: 2h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Sunnyvale to Walnut Creek. However, you can take the train to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound, walk to Millbrae, take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, then take the subway to Walnut Creek. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound to Walnut Creek via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Station, Oakland, and West Oakland in around 2h 45m.

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