What is the cheapest way to get from Chico to Albany?

The cheapest way to get from Chico to Albany is to bus which costs $27 - $55 and takes 5h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chico to Albany?

The fastest way to get from Chico to Albany is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Chico and Albany?

No, there is no direct bus from Chico station to Albany. However, there are services departing from Chico Bus Station and arriving at Oakland via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Chico and Albany?

No, there is no direct train from Chico to Albany. However, there are services departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at El Cerrito Plaza via Sacramento and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

How far is it from Chico to Albany?

The distance between Chico and Albany is 172 miles. The road distance is 150.7 miles.

How do I travel from Chico to Albany without a car?

The best way to get from Chico to Albany without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 36m and costs $55 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Chico to Albany?

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Chico to Albany, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chico to Albany bus from?

Chico to Albany bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chico Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chico to Albany train from?

Chico to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chico Amtrak station.

Train or bus from Chico to Albany?

The best way to get from Chico to Albany is to train via Sacramento which takes 4h 47m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $55 and takes 5h 8m.

Where does the Chico to Albany bus arrive?

Chico to Albany bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Where does the Chico to Albany train arrive?

Chico to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.

Can I drive from Chico to Albany?

Yes, the driving distance between Chico to Albany is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Chico to Albany.

Where can I stay near Albany?

There are 769+ hotels available in Albany.

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

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Bus, train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain Capitol Corridor
4h 36m
$56–101
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0870
5h 8m
$27–53
Train via Sacramento (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain Capitol Corridor
4h 47m
$53–114
Drive 149.9 mi
1. Drive from Chico to Albanycar 149.9 mi
2h 49m
$28–40
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Emeryvilletrain Coast Starlight
5h 2m
$57–116

Chico to Albany by bus, train, and subway (Amtrak)

28Weekly Services

4h 36mAverage Duration

$56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 170.8 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a train from Chico Amtrak to El Cerrito Plaza via Sacramento, Richmond, and Richmond in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to North Berkeley via Sacramento Bus Station, Oakland, and West Oakland in around 5h 8m.

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