There are 6 ways to get from Walnut Creek to Pebble Beach by train (Amtrak), subway, bus, car, plane, bus (Amtrak), 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 24m$101–156Drive 119.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Walnut Creek to Pebble Beachcar 119.8 mi
2h 12m$22–32BART, bus, line 20 bus
- Take the subway from MacArthur to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus 20
5h 29m$45–65BART, fly
- Take the subway from Walnut Creek to San Francisco International Airportsubway
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SFO - MRY
3h 29m$240–601Bus, 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
5h 54m$51–72BART, 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 1m$87–109
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Walnut Creek to Pebble Beach is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Walnut Creek to Pebble Beach is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Walnut Creek station to Pebble Beach. However, there are services departing from MacArthur BART Station and arriving at Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler via Emeryville and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Walnut Creek to Pebble Beach. However, there are services departing from Walnut Creek and arriving at Salinas via MacArthur and Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Walnut Creek and Pebble Beach is 147 miles. The road distance is 120.5 miles.
The best way to get from Walnut Creek to Pebble Beach without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Walnut Creek to Pebble Beach, including transfers.
Walnut Creek to Pebble Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Emeryville station.
Walnut Creek to Pebble Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Walnut Creek to Pebble Beach is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs $100 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus and line 20 bus, which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 54m.
What companies run services between Walnut Creek, CA, USA and Pebble Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $26–65 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Walnut Creek to Pebble Beach via MacArthur, MacArthur BART Station, Horton @ 59th, Emeryville, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler in around 5h 54m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–190
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
- $26–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Emeryville to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Walnut Creek to Pebble Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Walnut Creek to Pebble Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Walnut Creek to Pebble Beach is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Walnut Creek to Pebble Beach.
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