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

The cheapest way to get from Yosemite Valley to Walnut Creek is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Yosemite Valley to Walnut Creek is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Yosemite Valley and Walnut Creek?

No, there is no direct bus from Yosemite Valley to Walnut Creek. However, there are services departing from Curry Village and arriving at Walnut Creek BART via Merced, Stockton, Dublin Pleasanton BART and San Ramon Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.

How far is it from Yosemite Valley to Walnut Creek?

The distance between Yosemite Valley and Walnut Creek is 220 miles. The road distance is 172 miles.

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

The best way to get from Yosemite Valley to Walnut Creek without a car is to bus and BART which takes 8h 40m and costs $35 - $55.

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

It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Yosemite Valley to Walnut Creek, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Yosemite Valley to Walnut Creek bus from?

Yosemite Valley to Walnut Creek bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, depart from Curry Village station.

Where does the Yosemite Valley to Walnut Creek bus arrive?

Yosemite Valley to Walnut Creek bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, arrive at Merced Transpo station.

Can I drive from Yosemite Valley to Walnut Creek?

Yes, the driving distance between Yosemite Valley to Walnut Creek is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Yosemite Valley to Walnut Creek.

Where can I stay near Walnut Creek?

There are 344+ hotels available in Walnut Creek.

Yosemite Valley to Walnut Creek - 5 ways to travel via bus, BART, car

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There are 5 ways to get from Yosemite Valley to Walnut Creek by bus, subway, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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Bus, BART
best
1. Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Merced Transpobus
2. Take the bus from Merced to Modestobus 1
3. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus 90
4. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to West Oaklandsubway
8h 40m
$40–51
Drive 171 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Yosemite Valley to Walnut Creekcar 171 mi
3h 46m
$32–46
Bus, fly, BART
1. Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Fresno Yosemite International Airportbus
2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane FAT - SFO
3. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Walnut Creeksubway
6h 48m
$311–495
Bus
1. Take the bus from Curry Village to Merced Transpobus
2. Take the bus from Merced to Stocktonbus 1
3. Take the bus from Stockton to Dublin-Pleasanton Amtrak Stationbus
10h 2m
$53–71
Bus via Tracy
1. Take the bus from Curry Village to Merced Transpobus
2. Take the bus from Merced to Mantecabus 1
3. Take the bus from Tracy Transit Station to Dublin/Pleasanton BARTbus 150
11h 2m
$54–75

Yosemite Valley to Walnut Creek by bus and subway

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8h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 219.2 mi
Duration: 8h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Curry Village to Walnut Creek BART via Merced, Stockton, Stockton, Dublin-Pleasanton Amtrak Station, Dublin Pleasanton BART, and San Ramon Transit Center in around 10h 2m.

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