There are 5 ways to get from Chico Station to San Francisco by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
5h 17m$59–118Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
5h 25m$27–51Drive 162.8 mi
- Drive from Chico Station to San Franciscocar 162.8 mi
3h 6m$30–43Train, fly
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SMF - SFO
5h 30m$488–822Train via Sacramento (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain Capitol Corridor
5h 31m$55–118
Chico Station to San Francisco by train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chico Station to San Francisco is to bus which costs $26 - $55 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Chico Station to San Francisco is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Chico Station station to San Francisco station. However, there are services departing from Chico Bus Station and arriving at San Francisco Bus Station via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Chico Station to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at Civic Center / UN Plaza via Lake Merritt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Chico Station and San Francisco is 185 miles. The road distance is 163.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chico Station to San Francisco without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Chico Station to San Francisco, including transfers.
Chico Station to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chico Bus Station.
Chico Station to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chico Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Chico Station to San Francisco is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs $55 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $55 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Chico Station, CA, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chico Amtrak to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Station via Sacramento Bus Station in around 5h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chico Amtrak to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
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- Amtrak
Train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
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- Amtrak
Train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Chico Station to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Chico Station to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chico Station to San Francisco is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Chico Station to San Francisco.
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