There are 4 ways to get from Walnut Creek to San Francisco Zoo by subway, tram, bus, car, or taxi
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BART, tram
best- Take the subway from Walnut Creek to Embarcaderosubway Yellow-S
- Take the tram from Metro Embarcadero Station to 47th Ave & Cutler Avetram L
1h 31m$7–9Drive 30.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Walnut Creek to San Francisco Zoocar 30.6 mi
43 min$6–9BART, bus
- Take the subway from Walnut Creek to Montgomery Streetsubway Yellow-S
- Take the bus from Market St & 2nd St to Wawona/46th Ave /SF Zoobus Lowl
2h 19m$7–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Walnut Creek to San Francisco Zootaxi 30.6 mi
43 min$110–140
Walnut Creek to San Francisco Zoo by subway, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Walnut Creek to San Francisco Zoo is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from Walnut Creek to San Francisco Zoo is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct train from Walnut Creek to San Francisco Zoo. However, there are services departing from Walnut Creek and arriving at 47th Ave & Cutler Ave via Metro Embarcadero Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
The distance between Walnut Creek and San Francisco Zoo is 31 miles. The road distance is 30.7 miles.
The best way to get from Walnut Creek to San Francisco Zoo without a car is to BART and tram which takes 1h 31m and costs $7 - $9.
It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Walnut Creek to San Francisco Zoo, including transfers.
Walnut Creek to San Francisco Zoo train services, operated by BART, depart from Walnut Creek station.
Walnut Creek to San Francisco Zoo train services, operated by BART, arrive at Embarcadero station.
Yes, the driving distance between Walnut Creek to San Francisco Zoo is 31 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Walnut Creek to San Francisco Zoo.
There are 714+ hotels available in San Francisco Zoo.
What companies run services between Walnut Creek, CA, USA and San Francisco Zoo, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Walnut Creek to San Francisco Zoo. However, you can take the subway to Embarcadero, walk to Metro Embarcadero Station, take the vehicle to 47th Ave & Cutler Ave, then walk to San Francisco Zoo. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Walnut Creek to San Francisco Zoo via Montgomery Street, Market St & 2nd St, and Wawona/46th Ave /SF Zoo in around 2h 19m.
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Walnut Creek to Embarcadero
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- BART
Subway from Walnut Creek to Montgomery Street
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- BART
Tram from Metro Embarcadero Station to 47th Ave & Cutler Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
- Schedules at
- San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Routes
Bus from Market St & 2nd St to Wawona/46th Ave /SF Zoo
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
- Schedules at
- San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Routes
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