There are 4 ways to get from Walnut Creek to Pacific Grove by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, subway, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
5h 17m$120–176Drive 116.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Walnut Creek to Pacific Grovecar 116.8 mi
2h 6m$21–30Bus, line 20 bus
- 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 51mBART, 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 24m$70–89
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Walnut Creek to Pacific Grove is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Walnut Creek to Pacific Grove is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Walnut Creek station to Pacific Grove. However, there are services departing from MacArthur BART Station and arriving at Lighthouse / Carmel via Emeryville, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Walnut Creek to Pacific Grove. However, there are services departing from Walnut Creek and arriving at Salinas via MacArthur and Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Walnut Creek and Pacific Grove is 144 miles. The road distance is 117.5 miles.
The best way to get from Walnut Creek to Pacific Grove without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs $120 - $180.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Walnut Creek to Pacific Grove, including transfers.
Walnut Creek to Pacific Grove bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Emeryville station.
Walnut Creek to Pacific Grove train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Walnut Creek to Pacific Grove is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs $120 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus and line 20 bus, which costs and takes 6h 51m.
What companies run services between Walnut Creek, CA, USA and Pacific Grove, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $55–95 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Walnut Creek to Lighthouse / Carmel via MacArthur, MacArthur BART Station, Horton @ 59th, Emeryville, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler in around 6h 51m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- 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
- 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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Walnut Creek to Pacific Grove bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Walnut Creek to Pacific Grove train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Walnut Creek to Pacific Grove is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Walnut Creek to Pacific Grove.
There are 318+ hotels available in Pacific Grove.