There are 4 ways to get from Walnut Creek to Colfax by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Martinez to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
4h 7m$32–77Drive 118.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Walnut Creek to Colfaxcar 118.9 mi
2h 4m$22–32Train, bus
- Take the train from Martinez to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the bus from J St & 4th St to Colfax Depotbus 60
5h 24m$38–68Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Oakland to Colfaxbus Greyhound US0870
5h 44m$23–45
Walnut Creek to Colfax by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Walnut Creek to Colfax is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Walnut Creek to Colfax is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Walnut Creek to Colfax. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Colfax via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Walnut Creek to Colfax station. However, there are services departing from Martinez and arriving at Colfax Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Walnut Creek and Colfax is 123 miles. The road distance is 119.6 miles.
The best way to get from Walnut Creek to Colfax without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs $30 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Walnut Creek to Colfax, including transfers.
Walnut Creek to Colfax bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.
Walnut Creek to Colfax train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Martinez station.
The best way to get from Walnut Creek to Colfax is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs $30 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $50 and takes 5h 44m.
What companies run services between Walnut Creek, CA, USA and Colfax, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Martinez to Colfax Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oakland to Colfax once daily. Tickets cost $19–40 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Martinez to Colfax Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Martinez to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 530-745-7570
- Website
- Placer County Transit
Bus from J St & 4th St to Colfax Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Placer County Transit
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from J St & 4th St to Colfax Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oakland to Colfax
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Walnut Creek to Colfax bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Colfax station.
Walnut Creek to Colfax train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Colfax Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Walnut Creek to Colfax is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Walnut Creek to Colfax.
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