How to get from Palo Alto to Walnut Creek by BART and train?

From Palo Alto to Walnut Creek by BART and train

To get from Palo Alto to Walnut Creek in Walnut Creek, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 BART lines: take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from California Avenue station to Millbrae station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED BART and finally take the YELLOW BART from San Bruno station to Walnut Creek station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $14.80.

138min$14.80
Walk to train stationTrain - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
BART - RED
BART - RED
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Leaves from California Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    California Avenue
    ID california_ave
    0.95 mi • 20 min
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millbrae
    32 min
  • 4
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SFO / SF / Richmond
  • 5
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    San Bruno
    ID 906309
    10 min
  • 6
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    SFO / SF / Antioch
  • 7
    Ride to BART station Walnut Creek
    Ride to BART station
    Walnut Creek
    ID 903409
    63 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Palo Alto to Walnut Creek by BART, light rail and train

To get from Palo Alto to Walnut Creek in Walnut Creek, you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one BART line: take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from California Avenue station to San Francisco station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the N light rail and finally take the YELLOW BART from Embarcadero station to Walnut Creek station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $17.70.

138min$17.70
Walk to train stationTrain - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Light Rail - N
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Leaves from California Avenue

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  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    California Avenue
    ID california_ave
    0.95 mi • 20 min
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Francisco
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    King St & 4th St
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - N
    Wait for light rail
    N
    Ocean Beach
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Embarcadero
    14 min
  • 7
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    SFO / SF / Antioch
  • 8
    Ride to BART station Walnut Creek
    Ride to BART station
    Walnut Creek
    ID 903409
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Palo Alto to Walnut Creek

The distance between Palo Alto, Walnut Creek and Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek is approximately 59.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Palo Alto to Walnut Creek by BART and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Walnut Creek – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Palo Alto

Palo Alto is located at Palo Alto, Walnut Creek and the nearest public transit station is 1290 Page Mill Rd & Hanover St.

Train stations close to Palo Alto:

  • Palo Alto
  • San Antonio
  • California Avenue

Bus stations close to Palo Alto:

  • 1290 Page Mill Rd & Hanover St
  • Hanover St:Page Mill Rd
  • Hansen & Page Mill (E)

Public transit stations close to Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek

Walnut Creek is located at Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek and the nearest public transit station is N California Blvd and California Plaza.

BART stations close to Walnut Creek:

  • Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre
  • Pleasant Hill / Contra Costa Centre
  • Walnut Creek

Bus stations close to Walnut Creek:

  • N California Blvd and California Plaza
  • Pringle Ave and N Main St
  • Walnut Creek BART

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From Palo Alto to Walnut Creek by BART, light rail and train

To get from Palo Alto to Walnut Creek in Walnut Creek, you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one BART line: take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from California Avenue station to San Francisco station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the N light rail and finally take the YELLOW BART from Embarcadero station to Walnut Creek station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $17.70.

138min$17.70
Walk to train stationTrain - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Light Rail - N
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Leaves from California Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    California Avenue
    ID california_ave
    0.95 mi • 20 min
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Francisco
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    King St & 4th St
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - N
    Wait for light rail
    N
    Ocean Beach
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Embarcadero
    14 min
  • 7
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    SFO / SF / Antioch
  • 8
    Ride to BART station Walnut Creek
    Ride to BART station
    Walnut Creek
    ID 903409
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Walnut Creek?

    The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, BART line RED, BART line YELLOW.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Palo Alto to Walnut Creek?

    The alternative route takes 138 minutes, using Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Light Rail line N, BART line YELLOW.

  • Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and Walnut Creek?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 BART lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 18 min.

  • Which train line goes from Palo Alto to Walnut Creek?

    The LOCAL WEEKDAY train line goes from California Avenue station near Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to San Francisco station. From there you’ll have to take 2 BART lines till San Francisco station near Walnut Creek in Walnut Creek.

  • How long does it take to travel from Palo Alto to Walnut Creek by train and BART?

    The total travel time between Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Walnut Creek in Walnut Creek by train and BART is about 2 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Palo Alto to get to Walnut Creek?

    Get on the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from the California Avenue station near Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Palo Alto and Walnut Creek?

    Get off the train at the San Francisco station, which is closest to Walnut Creek in Walnut Creek.

  • How much is the train fare from Palo Alto to Walnut Creek?

    The ride from Palo Alto to Walnut Creek costs $14.80.

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