There are 5 ways to get from Walnut Creek to Marina by subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus (Amtrak)
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
best- Take the subway from MacArthur to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Orange-S
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 43mDrive 106.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Walnut Creek to Marinacar 106.6 mi
1h 53m$19–28Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
5h 34m$67–104BART, shuttle
- Take the subway from Walnut Creek to San Francisco International Airportsubway Yellow-S
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Marina Shuttle StationMonterey Airbus from airport
4h 33m$68–81Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 7m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Walnut Creek to Marina is to drive which costs $18 - $28 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Walnut Creek to Marina is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $18 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Walnut Creek station to Marina. However, there are services departing from MacArthur BART Station and arriving at Del Monte / Palm via Emeryville and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Walnut Creek to Marina. However, there are services departing from Walnut Creek and arriving at Salinas via MacArthur and Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
The distance between Walnut Creek and Marina is 128 miles. The road distance is 107.2 miles.
The best way to get from Walnut Creek to Marina without a car is to BART and bus which takes 4h 43m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Walnut Creek to Marina, including transfers.
Walnut Creek to Marina bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Emeryville station.
Walnut Creek to Marina train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Walnut Creek to Marina is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs $65 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 7m.
What companies run services between Walnut Creek, CA, USA and Marina, Monterey County, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $60–95 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Emeryville to Salinas 4 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from MacArthur to Berryessa / North San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- BART
Subway from Walnut Creek to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- BART
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–16
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Emeryville to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from SFO Airport International to Marina Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–65
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $55–65
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Walnut Creek to Marina bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Walnut Creek to Marina train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Walnut Creek to Marina is 107 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Walnut Creek to Marina.
There are 78+ hotels available in Marina.