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The average train between Palo Alto and Chico takes 6h 19m and the fastest train takes 6h 18m. There is at least one train per day from Palo Alto to Chico. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Palo Alto and Chico. The earliest departure is at 7:17 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Palo Alto is at 7:19 PM which arrives into Chico at 1:37 AM. All services require a transfer at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound and take an average of 6h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Chico. However, there are services departing from San Jose station and arriving at Chico Amtrak station via Chico Amtrak station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
Palo Alto to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
Palo Alto to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chico Amtrak station.
The distance between Palo Alto and Chico is 255.6 km. The road distance is 302 km.
Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $110–190 and the journey takes 5h 39m.
