There are 3 ways to get from Walnut Creek to McKinleyville by subway, plane, bus (Amtrak), or car
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BART, fly
best- Take the subway from Walnut Creek to San Francisco International Airportsubway
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane SFO - ACV
4h 36m$313–1,216Drive 291.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Walnut Creek to McKinleyvillecar 291.9 mi
5h 28m$54–77Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 34m$92–142
Walnut Creek to McKinleyville by bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Walnut Creek to McKinleyville is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Walnut Creek to McKinleyville is to BART and fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $310 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Walnut Creek to McKinleyville. However, there are services departing from Walnut Creek BART and arriving at Railroad Dr & Central Ave - NB Stop via Martinez and Arcata Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.
The distance between Walnut Creek and McKinleyville is 292 miles. The road distance is 293.6 miles.
The best way to get from Walnut Creek to McKinleyville without a car is to bus which takes 9h 34m and costs $90 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Walnut Creek to McKinleyville, including transfers.
Walnut Creek to McKinleyville bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Martinez station.
Walnut Creek to McKinleyville bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Arcata station.
Yes, the driving distance between Walnut Creek to McKinleyville is 294 miles. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Walnut Creek to McKinleyville.
There are 72+ hotels available in McKinleyville.
What companies run services between Walnut Creek, CA, USA and McKinleyville, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Martinez to Arcata twice daily. Tickets cost $90–140 and the journey takes 6h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- 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 DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Martinez to Arcata
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Amtrak
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