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How to get fromChico to Fairfaxby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from Chico to Fairfax by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train Capitol Corridor
    4h 55m
    $106–181

  2. Drive 161.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chico to Fairfaxcar car 161.8 mi
    3h 5m
    $30–43

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train Capitol Corridor
    6h 15m
    $63–110

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    7h 12m
    $35–62

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

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 176.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a train from Chico Amtrak to Fairfax via Sacramento and Richmond in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Broadway Blvd & Bolinas Ave via Sacramento Bus Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A, and San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B in around 7h 12m.

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