There are 4 ways to get from Walnut Creek to Monterey Bay Aquarium by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or shuttle
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Bus, line 20 bus
best- Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus 20
6h 8m$43–67Drive 116.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Walnut Creek to Monterey Bay Aquariumcar 116.2 mi
2h 4m$22–31Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Emeryville to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
6h 50m$43–87BART, shuttle
- Take the subway from Walnut Creek to San Francisco International Airportsubway Yellow-S
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle StationMonterey Airbus from airport
5h 11m$70–89
Walnut Creek to Monterey Bay Aquarium by subway, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Walnut Creek to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Walnut Creek to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Walnut Creek station to Monterey Bay Aquarium. However, there are services departing from MacArthur BART Station and arriving at Foam / Irving via Emeryville, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Walnut Creek to Monterey Bay Aquarium. However, there are services departing from Walnut Creek and arriving at Salinas via Emeryville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Walnut Creek and Monterey Bay Aquarium is 155 miles. The road distance is 116.9 miles.
The best way to get from Walnut Creek to Monterey Bay Aquarium without a car is to bus and line 20 bus which takes 6h 8m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Walnut Creek to Monterey Bay Aquarium, including transfers.
Walnut Creek to Monterey Bay Aquarium bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Emeryville station.
Walnut Creek to Monterey Bay Aquarium train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Emeryville station.
The best way to get from Walnut Creek to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to bus and line 20 bus which takes 6h 8m and costs $40 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Walnut Creek, CA, USA and Monterey Bay Aquarium, CA, USA?
You can take a subway from Walnut Creek to Monterey Bay Aquarium via MacArthur, MacArthur BART Station, Horton @ 59th, Emeryville, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras, and Foam / Irving in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Emeryville to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 3h 27m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Emeryville to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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 Emeryville to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
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More Questions & Answers
Walnut Creek to Monterey Bay Aquarium bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Walnut Creek to Monterey Bay Aquarium train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Walnut Creek to Monterey Bay Aquarium is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Walnut Creek to Monterey Bay Aquarium.
There are 230+ hotels available in Monterey Bay Aquarium.