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How to get fromWalnut Creek to 17-Mile Driveby bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, subway, plane or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Walnut Creek to 17-Mile Drive by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, line 20 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to SalinasbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus20
    5h 17m

  2. Drive 121.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Walnut Creek to 17-Mile Drivecar121.2 mi
    2h 12m
    $23–32

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to SalinastrainCoast Starlight
    5h 24m
    $98–150

  4. BART, fly

    1. Take the subway from Walnut Creek to San Francisco International Airportsubway
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)planeSFO - MRY
    3h 20m
    $72–275

  5. BART, shuttle

    1. Take the subway from Walnut Creek to San Francisco International AirportsubwayYellow-S
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International Arrivals to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking GarageshuttleMonterey Airbus from airport
    5h 18m
    $93–116

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Walnut Creek, CA, USA and 17-Mile Drive, CA, USA?

You can take a subway from Walnut Creek to 17-Mile Drive via Montgomery Street, San Francisco, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $24–55 and the journey takes 2h 57m.

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