The average train between San Francisco and Chico Amtrak takes 4h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. There is at least one train per day from San Francisco to Chico Amtrak. 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 San Francisco and Chico Amtrak. The earliest departure is at 8:38 PM in the evening, and the last departure from San Francisco is at 8:38 PM which arrives into Chico Amtrak at 1:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Lake Merritt and take an average of 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Chico Amtrak. However, there are services departing from San Francisco station and arriving at Chico Amtrak station via Chico Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
San Francisco to Chico Amtrak train services, operated by BART, depart from Oakland station.
San Francisco to Chico Amtrak train services, operated by BART, arrive at Chico Amtrak station.
The distance between San Francisco and Chico Amtrak is 222.3 km. The road distance is 298 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 4h 16m.