Walnut Creek, CA is a city located in 94597 zip code and provides access to a variety of transportation options. Public transportation includes bus services operated by the County Connection, which provide excellent connections to BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) stations in nearby cities such as Concord, Pittsburg/Bay Point, and Pleasant Hill; these routes also make stops within Walnut Creek itself. There are plenty of bike lanes throughout the city for those wishing to explore on two wheels, while car owners have access to highways 24 and 680 for short trips outside the city. Uber, Lyft, and other ridesharing services are also available throughout the area. For air travel, Oakland International Airport is approximately 35 miles away from Walnut Creek with numerous domestic flight destinations.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Walnut Creek (zip 94597) takes 34.9 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Walnut Creek (zip 94597) get to work:
- 59.7% drive their own car alone
- 5.3% carpool with others
- 7.5% work from home
- 21.9% take mass transit