There are 4 ways to get from Auburn to Chico by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
3h 46m$38–83Drive 86.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Auburn to Chicocar 86.2 mi
1h 40m$16–23Bus
- Take the bus from Auburn Amtrak to Sacramentobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 15m$30–46Bus via Arden-Arcade
- Take the bus from Auburn Station to Light Rail - Watt I80bus 10
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
5h 3m$19–32
Auburn to Chico by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auburn to Chico is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Auburn to Chico is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Auburn to Chico. However, there are services departing from Auburn Amtrak and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Auburn to Chico. However, there are services departing from Auburn Amtrak and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Auburn and Chico is 120 miles. The road distance is 86.7 miles.
The best way to get from Auburn to Chico without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs $35 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Auburn to Chico, including transfers.
Auburn to Chico bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Auburn Amtrak station.
Auburn to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Auburn Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Auburn to Chico is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 15m.
What companies run services between Auburn, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Auburn Amtrak to Chico Amtrak via Sacramento in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Auburn Amtrak to Chico Amtrak via Sacramento in around 4h 15m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Auburn Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Auburn Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 530-745-7570
- Website
- Placer County Transit
Bus from Auburn Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Placer County Transit
Bus from Auburn Station to Light Rail - Watt I80
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Placer County Transit
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Auburn to Chico bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Auburn to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auburn to Chico is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Auburn to Chico.
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