What is the cheapest way to get from Walnut Creek to Capitola Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Walnut Creek to Capitola Beach is to drive which costs $13 - $21 and takes 1h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Walnut Creek to Capitola Beach?

The fastest way to get from Walnut Creek to Capitola Beach is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs $13 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Walnut Creek and Capitola Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Walnut Creek to Capitola Beach. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Capitola Rd & 41st Ave via Diridon Station and Front & Soquel Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Walnut Creek to Capitola Beach?

The distance between Walnut Creek and Capitola Beach is 94 miles. The road distance is 76.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Walnut Creek to Capitola Beach without a car is to BART and bus and line 2 bus which takes 3h 46m and costs $23 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Walnut Creek to Capitola Beach?

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Walnut Creek to Capitola Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Walnut Creek to Capitola Beach bus from?

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

Where does the Walnut Creek to Capitola Beach bus arrive?

Walnut Creek to Capitola Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.

Can I drive from Walnut Creek to Capitola Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Walnut Creek to Capitola Beach is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Walnut Creek to Capitola Beach.

Where can I stay near Capitola Beach?

There are 179+ hotels available in Capitola Beach.

Walnut Creek to Capitola Beach - 5 ways to travel via train, BART, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Walnut Creek to Capitola Beach by subway, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), tram, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

BART, bus, line 2 bus
best
1. Take the subway from Walnut Creek to MacArthursubway
2. Take the subway from MacArthur to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
3. Take the bus from Berryessa BART to San Jose Diridonbus
4. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
5. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to Capitola Rd & 41st Avebus 2 / ...
3h 46m
$24–40
Drive 76.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Walnut Creek to Capitola Beachcar 76.1 mi
1h 34m
$14–21
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
4h 20m
$23–41
BART, tram, Caltrain, bus, line 2 bus
1. Take the subway from Walnut Creek to Embarcaderosubway
2. Take the tram from Metro Embarcadero Station to King St & 4th Sttram N
3. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
4. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
5. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to Capitola Rd & Thompson Avebus 2 / ...
4h 22m
$28–43
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Martinez to San Josetrain Capitol Corridor / ...
2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
5h 45m
$38–74

Walnut Creek to Capitola Beach by bus, train, and foot

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5h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 93 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

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

You can take a subway from Walnut Creek to Capitola Beach via West Oakland, Oakland, San Jose Diridon Station, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, Front & Soquel Ave, and Capitola Rd & 41st Ave in around 4h 20m.

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