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

The cheapest way to get from Walnut Creek to California is to BART and bus which costs $55 - $80 and takes 8h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Walnut Creek to California is to drive which takes 6h 1m and costs $65 - $100.

Is there a direct bus between Walnut Creek and California?

No, there is no direct bus from Walnut Creek to California station. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Walnut Creek and California?

No, there is no direct train from Walnut Creek to California. However, there are services departing from Martinez and arriving at Los Angeles via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 52m.

How far is it from Walnut Creek to California?

The distance between Walnut Creek and California is 397 miles. The road distance is 365.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Walnut Creek to California without a car is to BART and bus which takes 8h 37m and costs $55 - $80.

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

It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from Walnut Creek to California, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Walnut Creek to California bus from?

Walnut Creek to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.

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

Walnut Creek to California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Martinez station.

Train or bus from Walnut Creek to California?

The best way to get from Walnut Creek to California is to train which takes 14h 52m and costs $130 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 10h 14m.

Where does the Walnut Creek to California bus arrive?

Walnut Creek to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the Walnut Creek to California train arrive?

Walnut Creek to California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Walnut Creek to California?

Yes, the driving distance between Walnut Creek to California is 365 miles. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from Walnut Creek to California.

Where can I stay near California?

There are 3352+ hotels available in California.

Walnut Creek to California - 4 ways to travel via train, BART, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Walnut Creek to California by subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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BART, bus
best
1. Take the subway from MacArthur to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Orange-S
2. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus San Jose
8h 37m
$57–78
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Martinez to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
14h 52m
$132–292
Drive 363.1 mi
1. Drive from Walnut Creek to Los Angelescar 363.1 mi
6h 1m
$67–96
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
10h 14m
$59–115

Walnut Creek to California by subway and bus

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8h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 394.6 mi
Duration: 8h 37m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Martinez to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $130–290 and the journey takes 13h 17m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $60–110 and the journey takes 8h 45m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.

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