What is the cheapest way to get from Chico to El Cerrito?

The cheapest way to get from Chico to El Cerrito is to bus which costs $23 - $45 and takes 5h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chico to El Cerrito?

The fastest way to get from Chico to El Cerrito is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Chico and El Cerrito?

No, there is no direct bus from Chico station to El Cerrito station. However, there are services departing from Chico Bus Station and arriving at El Cerrito del Norte Station via Sacramento Bus Station and Suisun-Fairfield Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Chico and El Cerrito?

No, there is no direct train from Chico to El Cerrito. However, there are services departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at El Cerrito Del Norte via Sacramento and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

How far is it from Chico to El Cerrito?

The distance between Chico and El Cerrito is 170 miles. The road distance is 148.3 miles.

How do I travel from Chico to El Cerrito without a car?

The best way to get from Chico to El Cerrito without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 32m and costs $55 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Chico to El Cerrito?

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Chico to El Cerrito, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chico to El Cerrito bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chico to El Cerrito train from?

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

Train or bus from Chico to El Cerrito?

The best way to get from Chico to El Cerrito is to train via Sacramento which takes 4h 43m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $45 and takes 5h 21m.

Where does the Chico to El Cerrito bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chico to El Cerrito train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chico to El Cerrito?

Yes, the driving distance between Chico to El Cerrito is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Chico to El Cerrito.

Where can I stay near El Cerrito?

There are 669+ hotels available in El Cerrito.

Chico to El Cerrito - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chico to El Cerrito 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 32m
$56–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Suisun City Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Suisun-Fairfield Amtrak Station to El Cerrito del Norte Stationbus 90 / ...
5h 21m
$24–42
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 43m
$53–114
Drive 147.4 mi
1. Drive from Chico to El Cerritocar 147.4 mi
2h 46m
$27–39
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Emeryvilletrain Coast Starlight
5h 6m
$56–115

Chico to El Cerrito by bus, train, and subway (Amtrak)

28Weekly Services

4h 32mAverage Duration

$56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 169 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and El Cerrito, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Chico Amtrak to El Cerrito Del Norte via Sacramento, Richmond, and Richmond in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to El Cerrito del Norte Station via Sacramento Bus Station and Suisun-Fairfield Amtrak Station in around 5h 21m.

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