What is the cheapest way to get from Walnut Creek to Sylmar?

The cheapest way to get from Walnut Creek to Sylmar is to BART and bus which costs $55 - $85 and takes 9h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Walnut Creek to Sylmar?

The fastest way to get from Walnut Creek to Sylmar is to BART and fly and train which takes 5h 3m and costs $70 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Walnut Creek and Sylmar?

No, there is no direct bus from Walnut Creek to Sylmar station. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Walnut Creek and Sylmar?

No, there is no direct train from Walnut Creek to Sylmar. However, there are services departing from Walnut Creek and arriving at Van Nuys via Emeryville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 19m.

How far is it from Walnut Creek to Sylmar?

The distance between Walnut Creek and Sylmar is 367 miles. The road distance is 343.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Walnut Creek to Sylmar without a car is to BART and bus which takes 9h 48m and costs $55 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Walnut Creek to Sylmar?

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Walnut Creek to Sylmar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Walnut Creek to Sylmar bus from?

Walnut Creek to Sylmar bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.

Where do I catch the Walnut Creek to Sylmar train from?

Walnut Creek to Sylmar train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Emeryville station.

Train or bus from Walnut Creek to Sylmar?

The best way to get from Walnut Creek to Sylmar is to train which takes 14h 19m and costs $140 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 11h 51m.

Where does the Walnut Creek to Sylmar bus arrive?

Walnut Creek to Sylmar bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the Walnut Creek to Sylmar train arrive?

Walnut Creek to Sylmar train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Van Nuys station.

Can I drive from Walnut Creek to Sylmar?

Yes, the driving distance between Walnut Creek to Sylmar is 344 miles. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Walnut Creek to Sylmar.

Where can I stay near Sylmar?

There are 316+ hotels available in Sylmar.

Walnut Creek to Sylmar - 12 ways to travel via train, BART, plane, bus, and car

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There are 12 ways to get from Walnut Creek to Sylmar by subway, plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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BART, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
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 Coliseumsubway
3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane OAK - BUR
4. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain
5h 7m
$314–671
BART, bus
cheapest
1. Take the subway from MacArthur to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Orange-S
2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Los Angeles - Pacoimabus San Jose
9h 48m
$58–85
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Emeryville to Van Nuystrain Coast Starlight
14h 19m
$145–307
Drive 341.7 mi
1. Drive from Walnut Creek to Sylmarcar 341.7 mi
5h 38m
$63–91
BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
1. Take the subway from Walnut Creek to San Francisco International Airportsubway
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SFO - BUR
5h 23m
$200–977
BART, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
1. Take the subway from Walnut Creek to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway
2. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Coliseumsubway
3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane OAK - LAX
4. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain
5h 48m
$351–1,433
BART, BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
1. Take the subway from Walnut Creek to MacArthursubway
2. Take the subway from MacArthur to Milpitassubway
3. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SJC - BUR
4. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain
6h 9m
$509–777
BART to Buchanan Field Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
1. Take the subway from Walnut Creek to Concordsubway
2. Fly from Buchanan Field Airport (CCR) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane CCR - BUR
3. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain
5h 3m
$72–387
BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport, line 191 bus, tram, train
1. Take the subway from Walnut Creek to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane OAK - LGB
3. Take the bus from Del Amo & Lakewood NW to Del Amo Station Bay 3bus
4. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram
5. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain
7h 25m
$70–336
Fly Oakland International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane OAK - ONT
2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
7h 47m
$258–777
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
11h 51m
$71–135
Bus via Stockton
1. Take the bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Downtown Transit Center Lane Abus 150
2. Take the bus from Stockton to Pacoima - San Fernandobus Lxit 3301
12h 52m

Walnut Creek to Sylmar by subway and bus

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9h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 364.5 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Emeryville to Van Nuys once daily. Tickets cost $140–300 and the journey takes 11h 57m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 8h 45m. Three other operators also service this route.

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