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How to get fromWalnut Creek to Montereyby subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Walnut Creek to Monterey by subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. BART, bus, line 20 bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from MacArthur to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus bus 20
    5h 15m
    $39–57

  2. Drive 115 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Walnut Creek to Montereycar car 115 mi
    2h 2m
    $21–31

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Emeryville to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    6h 22m
    $41–84

  4. BART, shuttle

    1. Take the subway from Walnut Creek to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway Yellow-S
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    4h 48m
    $68–86

  5. Bus, line 20 bus

    1. Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus bus 20
    5h 40m
    $46–69

Walnut Creek to Monterey by subway and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 136.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Emeryville to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 3h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Walnut Creek to Tyler / Franklin via MacArthur, MacArthur BART Station, Horton @ 59th, Emeryville, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 5h 40m.

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