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    BART - Walnut Creek Station

    3.3 (120 reviews)

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    sleeping and taking up 4 seats (this is why BART is fortifying the entry gates)
    Pawel D.

    Not much to write here: a 1973 BART station that has been modernized over the years: - A 4-level south parking garage with around 900 stalls and bus plaza was completed in March 2019, replacing earlier surface lots - Plans from 2004 onward aimed to expand circulation, widen platforms, add new fare lobbies, and enhance ADA access. Seismic retrofits occurred in 2009-2010.) ...and as of 2025, Next Generation fare gates were installed. Swing gates with tall plexiglass barriers (~7′ high), integrated 3D sensors, and cameras designed to prevent non-paying entries while allowing seamless access for wheelchairs, bikes, strollers, and luggage. So far they've managed to keep the shady characters away! So for that latest development, that's worth an extra star in my opinion. Now... a fresh coat of paint would do marvels and actually moving forward - instead of fencing the area off - with whatever redevelopment the parking in front of the station is suppose to get.

    Bart parking structure on the left.
    Kev H.

    Walnut Creek station is pretty clean generally and well maintained. On the weekend parking is easy and plenty. Even the parking building structure seems in a good condition. Furthermore, the Bart train platforms are also clean, and the station is pretty clearly marked so it's easy to know which platform is for inbound/outbound. It's not my go to Bart station (as I prefer Pleasant Hill or Concord), but it's a really nice station in general.

    Stefan T.

    Lots of new construction and housing in this area. I always liked the idea of living near a bart station - not even that I would have to use it all the time but it gives a feeling of being connected with all the hot spots around the bay. I hop on bart here after a short walk. The station is new and clean with lots of parking and massive parking structures. On the train most people are wearing masks except for this one lady talking loudly on her cell phone. 'You get like this every year. It should never get to this point. Every year this happens.' Shes frustrated and is the sound board for her friend in some sort of yearly crisis. They were talking about some boyfriend - I think the problem was her friend was frustrated about the clothing he wore or maybe she thought this boyfriend was a different person until the moment when they moved in together. Everybody is polite on this train except for loud woman on phone. Based off her uniform she is a security guard maybe going to work in the early afternoon. Generally if the people around you are stuck with you there is unspoken rule of not being so loud. Overall a very pleasant experience this time. I've taken bart many times lately and its never really crowded and seemed safe. Once in a while there is some off person but I've never seen anybody act out.

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    Ming C.

    So spent $5.70 on a ride to Broadway Plaza. Bartable stated that the center was very close but no signage at the station and the maps wasn't very clear. Ended up to be a nice short walk of 15 mins. Many shops between A and B starting off with Target.

    Ann L.

    Took Bart to Walnut Creek BART Station. It's on the Pittsburg Bay-Point Line and it's pretty far from Fremont. I went when the Bart had bus shuttles for the closure of Coliseum-Fruitvale. Such a pain. Sundays have to transfer from 19th St to Pittsburg Bay-Point. There is separate bathrooms - didn't use. The Free Downtown WC shuttle is on the Left once you exit the train station. I didn't see the stop until I was heading back. About 15min walk to Downtown, only 3 blocks.

    Michael L.

    Original from LA, first time using the BART earlier this week while I was apartment hunting. IT WAS AMAZING!!!! Fast pick ups, smooth rides. Hassle-free, affordable transportations!!!! Los Angeles Needs This!!! "LART"

    Carol C.

    This is my first time getting in and out of this station. This station is a whole lot nicer and cleaner looking than the stations in urban areas (Oakland, SF, Richmond). There's plenty of parking spaces, but the lots here get full quick. This afternoon I left from the Lake Merritt BART Station for this station. I had to transfer over to the Pittsburg Bay Point train. Along the way I started to nod (zzzz's). I almost missed this stop if it weren't for the passenger sitting next to me. He was getting off at the same stop. What I like about this station is its location. It's convenient and within walking distance to the retail businesses, shops, restaurants along the Olympic Boulevard, Locust Street area (Downtown Walnut Creek). No, I did not almost a mile; instead a friend picked me from the station for the Cheesecake Factory. The drawback: Access in and out of the station during the noon hours is fine, but during commute hours, it's quite a bit of traffic - drivers with their vehicles parked along the side, waiting to pick up passengers to head home - yep, traffic congestion during the peak hours, making it difficult to enter the lot.

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    Amy S.

    Cal State East Bay has classrooms at 3 campuses: Hayward, Concord, and Oakland. While attending their paralegal program at night, I tried to keep all of my classes in Concord, but ended up with a couple in Oakland. Conveniently, I could leave my car parked at work and walk over to WC BART. From there it was a short ride to 19th St/City Center. Only once did I fall asleep and miss my stop. :) I could have parked my car at this BART because It has to be one of the safest stations (tied with Lafayette and Orinda, perhaps?) but I enjoyed the walk. I believe parking at night is free, but it's definitely not during the day.

    Finding parking
    Rommel Q.

    One of the cleanest station out there. I feel safe at this station. They have Bart police patrolling the area on a regular basis to prevent unwanted thieves from snooping around your car. There are still plenty of parking after 9am. The station is located near Target and other stores. It also walking distance to downtown Walnut Creek. There are plenty of restaurants to choose from. If you're looking for a safe place to park your car and have a great time, go to this station.

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