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

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Walnut Creek is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Walnut Creek is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $18 - $27.

How far is it from Salinas to Walnut Creek?

The distance between Salinas and Walnut Creek is 134 miles. The road distance is 102.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Salinas to Walnut Creek without a car is to bus which takes 3h 1m and costs $18 - $90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Salinas to Walnut Creek, including transfers.

Train or bus from Salinas to Walnut Creek?

The best way to get from Salinas to Walnut Creek is to bus which takes 3h 1m and costs $18 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 4h 11m.

Can I drive from Salinas to Walnut Creek?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Walnut Creek is 103 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Salinas to Walnut Creek.

Where can I stay near Walnut Creek?

There are 294+ hotels available in Walnut Creek.

Salinas to Walnut Creek - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and BART

There are 4 ways to get from Salinas to Walnut Creek by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus (Flixbus)
best
1. Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to OaklandFlixBus 2005
3h 1m
$19–89
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salinas to EmeryvilleCoast Starlight
4h 11m
$32–65
Drive 102.3 mi
1. Drive from Salinas to Walnut Creek102.3 mi
1h 49m
$19–27
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Salinas to San FranciscoAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Walnut CreekYellow-N
3h 4m

Salinas to Walnut Creek by bus and subway (Flixbus)

4Weekly Services

3h 1mAverage Duration

$19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 133.3 mi
Duration: 3h 1m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Salinas Train Station to Oakland 4 times a week. Tickets cost $15–85 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Emeryville once daily. Tickets cost $28–60 and the journey takes 3h 18m.

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