What is the cheapest way to get from Walnut Creek to Santa Clara?

The cheapest way to get from Walnut Creek to Santa Clara is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 53 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Walnut Creek to Santa Clara?

The fastest way to get from Walnut Creek to Santa Clara is to drive which takes 53 min and costs $8 - $12.

Is there a direct train between Walnut Creek and Santa Clara?

No, there is no direct train from Walnut Creek to Santa Clara. However, there are services departing from Walnut Creek and arriving at Santa Clara Amtrak via MacArthur and Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

How far is it from Walnut Creek to Santa Clara?

The distance between Walnut Creek and Santa Clara is 61 miles. The road distance is 45.3 miles.

How do I travel from Walnut Creek to Santa Clara without a car?

The best way to get from Walnut Creek to Santa Clara without a car is to BART and line 60 bus which takes 2h 18m and costs $10 - $18.

How long does it take to get from Walnut Creek to Santa Clara?

It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Walnut Creek to Santa Clara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Walnut Creek to Santa Clara train from?

Walnut Creek to Santa Clara train services, operated by BART, depart from Walnut Creek station.

Where does the Walnut Creek to Santa Clara train arrive?

Walnut Creek to Santa Clara train services, operated by BART, arrive at MacArthur station.

Can I drive from Walnut Creek to Santa Clara?

Yes, the driving distance between Walnut Creek to Santa Clara is 45 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Walnut Creek to Santa Clara.

Where can I stay near Santa Clara?

There are 498+ hotels available in Santa Clara.

Walnut Creek to Santa Clara - 6 ways to travel via train, BART, and line 60 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Walnut Creek to Santa Clara by subway, bus, car, taxi, or train

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BART, line 60 bus
best
1. Take the subway from Walnut Creek to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway
2. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway
3. Take the bus from Milpitas BART to El Camino & Lafayettebus 60
2h 18m
$11–17
Drive 45 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Walnut Creek to Santa Claracar 45 mi
53 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 54m
$13–24
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Walnut Creek to Santa Clarataxi 45 mi
53 min
$150–190
BART, train
1. Take the subway from Walnut Creek to MacArthursubway Yellow-S
2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
2h 36m
$16–31
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 El Camino & Jeffersonbus 22
4h 11m
$11–18

Walnut Creek to Santa Clara by subway and bus

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Distance: 60.6 mi
Duration: 2h 18m

What companies run services between Walnut Creek, CA, USA and Santa Clara, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Walnut Creek to Santa Clara. However, you can take the subway to 12th Street / Oakland City Center, take the subway to Milpitas, walk to Milpitas BART, then take the line 60 bus to El Camino & Lafayette. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Walnut Creek to Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound via West Oakland, Oakland, San Jose Diridon Station, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 2h 54m.

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