What is the cheapest way to get from Walnut Creek to Gold River?

The cheapest way to get from Walnut Creek to Gold River is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Walnut Creek to Gold River?

The fastest way to get from Walnut Creek to Gold River is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct train between Walnut Creek and Gold River?

No, there is no direct train from Walnut Creek to Gold River station. However, there are services departing from Walnut Creek and arriving at Mather Field/Mills Station via MacArthur, Richmond and Sacramento Valley Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Walnut Creek to Gold River?

The distance between Walnut Creek and Gold River is 88 miles. The road distance is 86.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Walnut Creek to Gold River without a car is to bus and train and tram which takes 4h 4m and costs $26 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Walnut Creek to Gold River?

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Walnut Creek to Gold River, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Walnut Creek to Gold River train from?

Walnut Creek to Gold River train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.

Where does the Walnut Creek to Gold River train arrive?

Walnut Creek to Gold River train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.

Can I drive from Walnut Creek to Gold River?

Yes, the driving distance between Walnut Creek to Gold River is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Walnut Creek to Gold River.

Where can I stay near Gold River?

There are 323+ hotels available in Gold River.

Walnut Creek to Gold River - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, tram, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Walnut Creek to Gold River by bus, train, tram, or car

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Bus, train, tram
best
1. Take the bus from Walnut Creek BART to Martinez Amtrak Unloadingbus 98X
2. Take the train from Martinez to Sacramentotrain
3. Take the tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Mather Field/Mills Stationtram
4h 4m
$26–48
Drive 85.8 mi
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1. Drive from Walnut Creek to Gold Rivercar 85.8 mi
1h 30m
$16–23
Train, tram
1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
2. Take the tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Mather Field/Mills Stationtram Gold
4h 42m
$36–68

Walnut Creek to Gold River by bus, train, and tram

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4h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 87.2 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Walnut Creek to Gold River. However, you can take the bus to Martinez Amtrak Unloading, walk to Martinez, take the train to Sacramento, walk to Sacramento Valley Station, take the vehicle to Mather Field/Mills Station, walk to Mather Lrs & Bay 2, then take the line 21 bus to Sunrise Blvd & Gold Express Dr. Alternatively, you can drive from Walnut Creek to Gold River in around 1h 30m.

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