What is the cheapest way to get from Walnut Creek to Los Angeles Downtown?

The cheapest way to get from Walnut Creek to Los Angeles Downtown is to BART and bus via San Jose which costs $55 - $80 and takes 8h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Walnut Creek to Los Angeles Downtown?

The fastest way to get from Walnut Creek to Los Angeles Downtown is to BART and fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $340 - $1,500.

Is there a direct bus between Walnut Creek and Los Angeles Downtown?

No, there is no direct bus from Walnut Creek to Los Angeles Downtown. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Spring St & 6th St via Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Walnut Creek and Los Angeles Downtown?

No, there is no direct train from Walnut Creek to Los Angeles Downtown. However, there are services departing from Walnut Creek and arriving at Los Angeles via MacArthur and Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 52m.

How far is it from Walnut Creek to Los Angeles Downtown?

The distance between Walnut Creek and Los Angeles Downtown is 368 miles. The road distance is 366.1 miles.

How do I travel from Walnut Creek to Los Angeles Downtown without a car?

The best way to get from Walnut Creek to Los Angeles Downtown without a car is to BART and bus via San Jose which takes 8h 49m and costs $55 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Walnut Creek to Los Angeles Downtown?

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Walnut Creek to Los Angeles Downtown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Walnut Creek to Los Angeles Downtown bus from?

Walnut Creek to Los Angeles Downtown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.

Where do I catch the Walnut Creek to Los Angeles Downtown train from?

Walnut Creek to Los Angeles Downtown train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.

Train or bus from Walnut Creek to Los Angeles Downtown?

The best way to get from Walnut Creek to Los Angeles Downtown is to train which takes 13h 52m and costs $140 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 10h 32m.

Where does the Walnut Creek to Los Angeles Downtown bus arrive?

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

Where does the Walnut Creek to Los Angeles Downtown train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Walnut Creek to Los Angeles Downtown?

Yes, the driving distance between Walnut Creek to Los Angeles Downtown is 366 miles. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Walnut Creek to Los Angeles Downtown.

Where can I stay near Los Angeles Downtown?

There are 3017+ hotels available in Los Angeles Downtown.

Walnut Creek to Los Angeles Downtown - 12 ways to travel via train, and BART

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There are 12 ways to get from Walnut Creek to Los Angeles Downtown by subway, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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BART, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, subway
best
1. Take the subway from Walnut Creek to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway
2. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Coliseumsubway
3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane OAK - BUR
4. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to Pershing Square Stationsubway
4h 18m
$189–662
BART, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport, line 191 bus, tram
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Walnut Creek to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway
2. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Coliseumsubway
3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane OAK - LGB
4. Take the bus from Del Amo & Lakewood NW to Del Amo Station Bay 3bus
5. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to San Pedro Street Stationtram
5h 44m
$43–208
BART, bus via San Jose
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 49m
$59–80
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
13h 52m
$145–316
Drive 363.9 mi
1. Drive from Walnut Creek to Los Angeles Downtowncar 363.9 mi
6h 2m
$67–96
BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
1. Take the subway from Walnut Creek to San Francisco International Airportsubway
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SFO - BUR
4h 34m
$195–818
BART, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport
1. Take the subway from Walnut Creek to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway
2. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Coliseumsubway
3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane OAK - LAX
4h 11m
$344–1,423
BART, BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, subway
1. Take the subway from Walnut Creek to MacArthursubway
2. Take the subway from MacArthur to Milpitassubway
3. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SJC - BUR
4. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to Pershing Square Stationsubway
5h 20m
$504–768
BART to Buchanan Field Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, subway
1. Take the subway from Walnut Creek to Concordsubway
2. Fly from Buchanan Field Airport (CCR) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane CCR - BUR
3. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to Pershing Square Stationsubway
4h 15m
$67–378
Fly Oakland International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane OAK - ONT
2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
6h 10m
$257–774
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
10h 32m
$60–119
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Orange-S
2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Downtown Los Angelesbus San Jose
12h 11m
$86–118

Walnut Creek to Los Angeles Downtown by subway, bus, and tram

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Distance: 366.2 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Walnut Creek, CA, USA and Los Angeles Downtown, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $140–310 and the journey takes 12h 2m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 8h 45m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.

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