Walnut Creek, CA Commuting


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Walnut Creek, CA is a great city for those looking for public transportation options. The city offers a variety of services to suit different needs, including bus and shuttle service provided by the County Connection transit system, BART trains and buses operated by AC Transit, and Amtrak train service. With County Connection's extensive route network throughout the East Bay area, getting around Walnut Creek and beyond has never been easier. BART makes it possible to access San Francisco from Walnut Creek in just under an hour, while Amtrak gives travelers access to destinations across the state as well as other major cities up and down the coast. Additionally, there are many taxi services available for commuters who need a more private mode of transport. With these various options available in Walnut Creek, getting around is simple and convenient for locals and tourists alike.

The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Walnut Creek takes 33.6 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.

How people in Walnut Creek get to work:
- 64.0% drive their own car alone
- 5.3% carpool with others
- 8.4% work from home
- 16.1% take mass transit
     Commute Time To Work

  TransportationWalnut Creek, CaliforniaUnited States
  36.826.8
  Commute Mode
  52.8%73.2%
  6.1%8.6%
  14.5%4.2%
  0.6%0.5%
  2.7%2.5%
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Apart from the congestion, Walnut Creek is one of the best places in the San Francisco Bay Area to live. It is one of the most compact/walkable cities in the entire area  More

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Over 6 years ago

Almost all of Walnut Creek water comes from Pardee dam through an enclosed pipeline. That water is direct from the high Sierras. Among the best water quality in the  More

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Over 6 years ago

I grew up in Southern California and am no stranger to a more inland California climate. Before moving to WC I lived in San Francisco for 15 years where it is obviously  More

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