What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Walnut Creek?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Walnut Creek is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Walnut Creek?

The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Walnut Creek is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs $11 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Rosa and Walnut Creek?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa to Walnut Creek. However, there are services departing from Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Walnut Creek BART via Vallejo Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to Walnut Creek?

The distance between Santa Rosa and Walnut Creek is 79 miles. The road distance is 62.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Walnut Creek without a car is to train and line 101 bus and BART which takes 2h 51m and costs $11 - $23.

How long does it take to get from Santa Rosa to Walnut Creek?

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Santa Rosa to Walnut Creek, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Rosa to Walnut Creek bus from?

Santa Rosa to Walnut Creek bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the Santa Rosa to Walnut Creek bus arrive?

Santa Rosa to Walnut Creek bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Vallejo station.

Can I drive from Santa Rosa to Walnut Creek?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa to Walnut Creek is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Santa Rosa to Walnut Creek.

Where can I stay near Walnut Creek?

There are 242+ hotels available in Walnut Creek.

Santa Rosa to Walnut Creek - 5 ways to travel via train, line 101 bus, and BART

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

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

Train, line 101 bus, BART
best
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain
2. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 101
3. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Walnut Creeksubway
2h 51m
$11–22
Train, line 580 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain Smart
2. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to El Cerrito del Norte BART Stationbus 580
2h 57m
$9–21
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop to Vallejobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Vallejo Transit Center to Walnut Creek BARTbus Y
2h 54m
$18–26
Drive 62.1 mi
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Walnut Creekcar 62.1 mi
1h 13m
$12–17
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa to San Francisco Airportbus San Francisco Airport
2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Walnut Creeksubway Yellow-N
3h 24m
$33–76

Santa Rosa to Walnut Creek by train, bus, and subway

144Weekly Services

2h 51mAverage Duration

$11Cheapest Price

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Distance: 78.6 mi
Duration: 2h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop to Walnut Creek BART via Vallejo Transit Center in around 2h 54m.

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