There are 5 ways to get from Walnut to Santa Clarita by train, bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Covina to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain AV Line
2h 49m$41–51Drive 55.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Walnut to Santa Claritacar 55.6 mi
1h 4m$11–15Line 194 bus, line 76 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Valley Blvd and Lemon Ave to El Monte Station Lower Levelbus 194
- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Alameda / Los Angelesbus 76
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Stationbus
3h 59m$14–24Line 194 bus, line 70 bus, train
- Take the bus from Valley Blvd and Lemon Ave to El Monte Station Lower Levelbus 194
- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 70
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain
4h 5m$11–18Tram, train
- Take the tram from San Dimas Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain AV Line
4h 13m$13–24
Walnut to Santa Clarita by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Walnut to Santa Clarita is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Walnut to Santa Clarita is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Walnut to Santa Clarita station. However, there are services departing from Valley Blvd and Lemon Ave and arriving at Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station via El Monte Station - Lower Level and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Walnut to Santa Clarita. However, there are services departing from Covina and arriving at Newhall via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
The distance between Walnut and Santa Clarita is 60 miles. The road distance is 55.9 miles.
The best way to get from Walnut to Santa Clarita without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs $40 - $55.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Walnut to Santa Clarita, including transfers.
Walnut to Santa Clarita bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from Valley Blvd and Lemon Ave station.
Walnut to Santa Clarita train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Covina station.
The best way to get from Walnut to Santa Clarita is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs $40 - $55. Alternatively, you can line 194 bus and line 76 bus and bus, which costs $13 - $24 and takes 3h 59m.
What companies run services between Walnut, CA, USA and Santa Clarita, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Walnut to Newhall via Covina and L.A. Union Station in around 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Valley Blvd and Lemon Ave to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station via El Monte Station Lower Level, El Monte Station - Lower Level, Alameda / Los Angeles, and Los Angeles in around 3h 59m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Covina to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Newhall
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Newhall
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Newhall
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from San Dimas Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from Valley Blvd and Lemon Ave to El Monte Station Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
Bus from Valley Blvd and Lemon Ave to El Monte Station Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Alameda / Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Walnut to Santa Clarita bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at El Monte Station Lower Level.
Walnut to Santa Clarita train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Walnut to Santa Clarita is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Walnut to Santa Clarita.
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