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How to get fromAtherton to Chicoby train (Amtrak), subway, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Atherton to Chico by train (Amtrak), subway, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Jose to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    7h 31m
    $72–159

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    9h 21m
    $30–59

  3. BART, train, bus

    1. Take the subway from Millbrae to Richmondsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrakbus bus
    8h 4m
    $67–119

  4. Drive 189.8 mi

    1. Drive from Atherton to Chicocar car 189.8 mi
    3h 36m
    $35–50

  5. BART, train

    1. Take the subway from Millbrae to Richmondsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    7h 32m
    $70–140

Atherton to Chico by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 233.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Atherton, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $65–150 and the journey takes 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino Real & Watkins Ave to Chico Bus Station via Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1, San Francisco Bus Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 9h 21m.

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