What is the cheapest way to get from Walnut Creek to Scotts Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Walnut Creek to Scotts Valley is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Walnut Creek to Scotts Valley?

The fastest way to get from Walnut Creek to Scotts Valley is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs $12 - $19.

Is there a direct train between Walnut Creek and Scotts Valley?

No, there is no direct train from Walnut Creek to Scotts Valley. However, there are services departing from Martinez and arriving at San Jose via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Walnut Creek to Scotts Valley?

The distance between Walnut Creek and Scotts Valley is 83 miles. The road distance is 69.3 miles.

How do I travel from Walnut Creek to Scotts Valley without a car?

The best way to get from Walnut Creek to Scotts Valley without a car is to BART and line 17 bus which takes 3h 30m and costs $12 - $26.

How long does it take to get from Walnut Creek to Scotts Valley?

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Walnut Creek to Scotts Valley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Walnut Creek to Scotts Valley train from?

Walnut Creek to Scotts Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Martinez station.

Where does the Walnut Creek to Scotts Valley train arrive?

Walnut Creek to Scotts Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Can I drive from Walnut Creek to Scotts Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Walnut Creek to Scotts Valley is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Walnut Creek to Scotts Valley.

Where can I stay near Scotts Valley?

There are 185+ hotels available in Scotts Valley.

Walnut Creek to Scotts Valley - 5 ways to travel via train, and BART

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There are 5 ways to get from Walnut Creek to Scotts Valley by subway, bus, car, train, or train (Amtrak)

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BART, line 17 bus
best
1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Orange-S
2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Scotts Valley Dr & Civic Center Drbus 17
3h 30m
$13–25
BART, bus, line 17 bus
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Walnut Creek to West Oaklandsubway
2. Take the bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Scotts Valley Dr & Civic Center Drbus 17
4h 4m
$12–25
Drive 68.9 mi
1. Drive from Walnut Creek to Scotts Valleycar 68.9 mi
1h 19m
$13–19
BART, Caltrain, line 17 bus
1. Take the subway from Walnut Creek to Embarcaderosubway
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Scotts Valley Dr & Civic Center Drbus 17
3h 59m
$18–28
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Martinez to San Josetrain Capitol Corridor / ...
5h 15m
$28–64

Walnut Creek to Scotts Valley by subway and bus

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3h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 82.4 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Walnut Creek, CA, USA and Scotts Valley, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Martinez to San Jose every 4 hours. Tickets cost $24–55 and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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