What is the cheapest way to get from Walnut Creek to San Jose?

The cheapest way to get from Walnut Creek to San Jose is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 51 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Walnut Creek to San Jose?

The fastest way to get from Walnut Creek to San Jose is to drive which takes 51 min and costs $8 - $12.

Is there a direct train between Walnut Creek and San Jose?

No, there is no direct train from Walnut Creek to San Jose. However, there are services departing from Walnut Creek and arriving at Berryessa / North San Jose via MacArthur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.

How far is it from Walnut Creek to San Jose?

The distance between Walnut Creek and San Jose is 54 miles. The road distance is 45.2 miles.

How do I travel from Walnut Creek to San Jose without a car?

The best way to get from Walnut Creek to San Jose without a car is to BART which takes 1h 32m and costs $9 - $13.

How long does it take to get from Walnut Creek to San Jose?

It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Walnut Creek to San Jose, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Walnut Creek to San Jose train from?

Walnut Creek to San Jose train services, operated by BART, depart from Walnut Creek station.

Where does the Walnut Creek to San Jose train arrive?

Walnut Creek to San Jose train services, operated by BART, arrive at MacArthur station.

Can I drive from Walnut Creek to San Jose?

Yes, the driving distance between Walnut Creek to San Jose is 45 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Walnut Creek to San Jose.

Where can I stay near San Jose?

There are 441+ hotels available in San Jose.

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There are 5 ways to get from Walnut Creek to San Jose by subway, bus, car, or taxi

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BART
best
1. Take the subway from Walnut Creek to MacArthursubway Yellow-S
2. Take the subway from MacArthur to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Orange-S
1h 32m
$10–13
Drive 44.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Walnut Creek to San Josecar 44.9 mi
51 min
$9–12
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from Walnut Creek to West Oaklandsubway Yellow-S
2. Take the bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
2h 34m
$10–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Walnut Creek to San Josetaxi 44.9 mi
51 min
$150–190
BART, bus, line 22 bus
1. Take the subway from Walnut Creek to San Brunosubway
2. Take the bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
3. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Clara & Almaden Blvdbus 22
4h 28m
$11–18

Walnut Creek to San Jose by subway

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Distance: 53.4 mi
Duration: 1h 32m

What companies run services between Walnut Creek, CA, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?

You can take a subway from Walnut Creek to Berryessa / North San Jose via MacArthur in around 1h 32m.

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