There are 4 ways to get from Walnut Creek to Castro Valley by subway, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
BART
best- Take the subway from Walnut Creek to West Oaklandsubway Yellow-S
- Take the subway from West Oakland to Castro Valleysubway Blue-N
1h 5m$6–8Drive 20.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Walnut Creek to Castro Valleycar 20.9 mi
29 min$4–6Line 21 bus, line 35 bus
- Take the bus from Walnut Creek BART to San Ramon Transit Centerbus 21 / ...
- Take the bus from San Ramon Transit Center to Dublin Pleasanton BARTbus 35 / ...
2h 13m$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Walnut Creek to Castro Valleytaxi 20.9 mi
29 min$75–95
Walnut Creek to Castro Valley by subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Walnut Creek to Castro Valley is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 29 min.
The fastest way to get from Walnut Creek to Castro Valley is to drive which takes 29 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Walnut Creek to Castro Valley. However, there are services departing from Walnut Creek BART and arriving at Dublin Pleasanton BART via San Ramon Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Walnut Creek to Castro Valley. However, there are services departing from Walnut Creek and arriving at Castro Valley via West Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
The distance between Walnut Creek and Castro Valley is 32 miles. The road distance is 21 miles.
The best way to get from Walnut Creek to Castro Valley without a car is to BART which takes 1h 5m and costs $6 - $9.
It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Walnut Creek to Castro Valley, including transfers.
Walnut Creek to Castro Valley bus services, operated by County Connection, depart from Walnut Creek BART station.
Walnut Creek to Castro Valley train services, operated by BART, depart from Walnut Creek station.
Walnut Creek to Castro Valley bus services, operated by County Connection, arrive at San Ramon Transit Center station.
What companies run services between Walnut Creek, CA, USA and Castro Valley, CA, USA?
You can take a subway from Walnut Creek to Castro Valley via West Oakland in around 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Walnut Creek BART to Castro Valley via San Ramon Transit Center, Dublin Pleasanton BART, and Dublin / Pleasanton in around 2h 13m.
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Walnut Creek to West Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
Subway from West Oakland to Castro Valley
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Phone
- +1 925-676-7500
- [email protected]
- Website
- countyconnection.com
Bus from Walnut Creek BART to San Ramon Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Schedules at
- countyconnection.com
Bus from San Ramon Transit Center to Dublin Pleasanton BART
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- countyconnection.com
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More Questions & Answers
Walnut Creek to Castro Valley train services, operated by BART, arrive at West Oakland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Walnut Creek to Castro Valley is 21 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Walnut Creek to Castro Valley.
There are 310+ hotels available in Castro Valley.



