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How to get from Walnut Creek to Carmel by the Sea by bus and train?

Walnut Creek to Carmel by the Sea map

From Walnut Creek to Carmel by the Sea by bus and train

To get from Walnut Creek to Carmel by the Sea in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one bus line and one train line: take the 98X bus from Walnut Creek BART station to Martinez Amtrak Unloading station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COAST STARLIGHT train and finally take the AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE from Salinas station to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 6 min.

426min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 98X98X
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICECOAST STARLIGHT
Walk to Carmel by the Sea
Leaves from Walnut Creek BART

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Walnut Creek BART
    ID 832242
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 98X98X
    Wait for bus
    98X
    Martinez Amtrak
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Martinez Amtrak Unloading
    ID 832285
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Martinez
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
    Wait for train
    COAST STARLIGHT
    Los Angeles
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Salinas
    252 min
  • 7
    undefined - AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICECOAST STARLIGHT
    Wait for
    AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE
    Carmel
  • 8
    Ride to
    Ride to
    Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop
    75 min
  • 9
    Walk to Carmel by the Sea
    Walk to
    Carmel by the Sea
    1.65 mi • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Walnut Creek to Carmel by the Sea by and BART

To get from Walnut Creek to Carmel by the Sea in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one BART line: take the YELLOW BART from Walnut Creek station to Montgomery Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the and finally take the AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE from Salinas station to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 13 hr 45 min.

825min
Walk to BART stationBART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE
AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE
AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE
AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE
Walk to Carmel by the Sea
Leaves from Walnut Creek

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Walnut Creek
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    Millbrae (Caltrain Transfer Platform)
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Montgomery Street
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    San Francisco
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    undefined - AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE
    Wait for
    AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE
    Santa Barbara
  • 6
    Ride to
    Ride to
    Salinas
    125 min
  • 7
    undefined - AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE
    Wait for
    AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE
    Carmel
  • 8
    Ride to
    Ride to
    Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop
    75 min
  • 9
    Walk to Carmel by the Sea
    Walk to
    Carmel by the Sea
    1.65 mi • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Walnut Creek to Carmel by the Sea

The distance between Walnut Creek, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Carmel by the Sea, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 168.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 426 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Walnut Creek to Carmel by the Sea by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Walnut Creek

Walnut Creek is located at North California Boulevard, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Bart Walnut Creek.

BART stations close to Walnut Creek:

  • Walnut Creek

Public transit stations close to Carmel by the Sea, San Francisco - San Jose, CA

Carmel by the Sea is located at Carmel by the Sea, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is San Carlos / 7th.

Bus stations close to Carmel by the Sea:

  • San Carlos / 7th
  • Lincoln / Carmel Foundation
  • San Carlos / 9th

Walnut Creek to Carmel by the Sea map

From Walnut Creek to Carmel by the Sea by and BART

To get from Walnut Creek to Carmel by the Sea in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one BART line: take the YELLOW BART from Walnut Creek station to Montgomery Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the and finally take the AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE from Salinas station to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 13 hr 45 min.

825min
Walk to BART stationBART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE
AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE
AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE
AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE
Walk to Carmel by the Sea
Leaves from Walnut Creek

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Walnut Creek
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    Millbrae (Caltrain Transfer Platform)
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Montgomery Street
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    San Francisco
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    undefined - AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE
    Wait for
    AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE
    Santa Barbara
  • 6
    Ride to
    Ride to
    Salinas
    125 min
  • 7
    undefined - AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE
    Wait for
    AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE
    Carmel
  • 8
    Ride to
    Ride to
    Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop
    75 min
  • 9
    Walk to Carmel by the Sea
    Walk to
    Carmel by the Sea
    1.65 mi • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Walnut Creek to Carmel by the Sea?

    The fastest way takes 426 minutes, using Bus line 98X, Bus line COAST STARLIGHT, Bus line AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Walnut Creek to Carmel by the Sea?

    The alternative route takes 825 minutes, using Bus line YELLOW, Bus line AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE, Bus line AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Walnut Creek and Carmel by the Sea?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 6 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Walnut Creek to Carmel by the Sea?

    The 98X bus line goes from Walnut Creek BART station near Walnut Creek in Walnut Creek to Martinez Amtrak station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Martinez Amtrak station near Carmel by the Sea in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Walnut Creek to Carmel by the Sea by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Walnut Creek in Walnut Creek and Carmel by the Sea in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus and train is about 7 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Walnut Creek to get to Carmel by the Sea?

    Get on the 98X bus from the Walnut Creek BART stop near Walnut Creek in Walnut Creek.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Walnut Creek and Carmel by the Sea?

    Get off the bus at the Martinez Amtrak stop, which is closest to Carmel by the Sea in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.