What is the cheapest way to get from Chico to Foster City?

The cheapest way to get from Chico to Foster City is to bus which costs $27 - $55 and takes 6h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chico to Foster City?

The fastest way to get from Chico to Foster City is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Chico and Foster City?

No, there is no direct bus from Chico station to Foster City. However, there are services departing from Chico Bus Station and arriving at E Hillsdale Blvd & Foster City Blvd via Sacramento Bus Station and Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 34. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Chico and Foster City?

No, there is no direct train from Chico to Foster City. However, there are services departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at San Bruno via MacArthur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

How far is it from Chico to Foster City?

The distance between Chico and Foster City is 202 miles. The road distance is 183 miles.

How do I travel from Chico to Foster City without a car?

The best way to get from Chico to Foster City without a car is to bus which takes 6h 53m and costs $27 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Chico to Foster City?

It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Chico to Foster City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chico to Foster City bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chico to Foster City train from?

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

Train or bus from Chico to Foster City?

The best way to get from Chico to Foster City is to bus which takes 6h 53m and costs $27 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $130 and takes 7h 51m.

Where does the Chico to Foster City bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chico to Foster City train arrive?

Chico to Foster City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.

Can I drive from Chico to Foster City?

Yes, the driving distance between Chico to Foster City is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Chico to Foster City.

Where can I stay near Foster City?

There are 469+ hotels available in Foster City.

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

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1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 34 to E Hillsdale Blvd & Foster City Blvdbus Fcx
6h 53m
$28–53
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Emeryvilletrain Coast Starlight
7h 51m
$59–121
Drive 182 mi
1. Drive from Chico to Foster Citycar 182 mi
3h 26m
$34–48
Train, BART
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain
3. Take the subway from Richmond to Millbraesubway
7h 52m
$66–128

Chico to Foster City by bus

13Weekly Buses

6h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 200.5 mi
Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Foster City, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to E Hillsdale Blvd & Foster City Blvd via Sacramento Bus Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 34 in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chico Amtrak to Emeryville once daily. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 4h 17m.

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