There are 4 ways to get from Walnut Creek to Paradise by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Martinez to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
5h 8m$82–147Drive 148.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Walnut Creek to Paradisecar 148.5 mi
2h 49m$28–40Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
6h 21m$68–104Train via Sacramento (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
6h 21m$94–172
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Walnut Creek to Paradise is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Walnut Creek to Paradise is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Walnut Creek to Paradise station. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Chico Bus Station via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Walnut Creek to Paradise. However, there are services departing from Martinez and arriving at Chico Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between Walnut Creek and Paradise is 171 miles. The road distance is 149.3 miles.
The best way to get from Walnut Creek to Paradise without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs $80 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Walnut Creek to Paradise, including transfers.
Walnut Creek to Paradise bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.
Walnut Creek to Paradise train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Martinez station.
The best way to get from Walnut Creek to Paradise is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs $80 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 6h 21m.
What companies run services between Walnut Creek, CA, USA and Paradise, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Martinez to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Walnut Creek to Paradise via West Oakland, Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station, and Chico Bus Station in around 6h 21m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Martinez to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Walnut Creek to Paradise bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Walnut Creek to Paradise train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chico Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Walnut Creek to Paradise is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Walnut Creek to Paradise.
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