There are 4 ways to get from Chico to Half Moon Bay by train, subway, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)
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Train, BART
best- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
- Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain
- Take the subway from Richmond to Millbraesubway
6h 29m$130–207Bus (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
9h 6m$34–61Drive 189.2 mi
- Drive from Chico to Half Moon Baycar 189.2 mi
3h 38m$35–50Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
8h 28m$65–126
Chico to Half Moon Bay by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chico to Half Moon Bay is to bus which costs $30 - $65 and takes 9h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Chico to Half Moon Bay is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Chico station to Half Moon Bay. However, there are services departing from Chico Bus Station and arriving at Main St & Miramontes St via Sacramento Bus Station, Mission St & 1st St, Daly City BART-Bay 4 and Linda Mar Park N Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Chico to Half Moon Bay. However, there are services departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at Millbrae via Sacramento and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Chico and Half Moon Bay is 216 miles. The road distance is 190.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chico to Half Moon Bay without a car is to train and BART which takes 6h 29m and costs $130 - $210.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Chico to Half Moon Bay, including transfers.
Chico to Half Moon Bay bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chico Bus Station.
Chico to Half Moon Bay train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chico Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Chico to Half Moon Bay is to bus which takes 9h 6m and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 8h 28m.
What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Half Moon Bay, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Main St & Miramontes St via Sacramento Bus Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Mission St & 1st St, Daly City BART Station, Daly City BART-Bay 4, and Linda Mar Park N Ride in around 9h 6m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chico Amtrak to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 4h 42m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chico Amtrak to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Richmond to Millbrae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–16
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chico to Half Moon Bay bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Chico to Half Moon Bay train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chico to Half Moon Bay is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Chico to Half Moon Bay.
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