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

The cheapest way to get from Chico to Lafayette is to bus which costs $28 - $55 and takes 5h 6m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Chico and Lafayette?

No, there is no direct bus from Chico station to Lafayette. However, there are services departing from Chico Bus Station and arriving at Oakland via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Chico and Lafayette?

No, there is no direct train from Chico to Lafayette. However, there are services departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at Lafayette via Concord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Chico to Lafayette?

The distance between Chico and Lafayette is 180 miles. The road distance is 150.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chico to Lafayette without a car is to bus which takes 5h 6m and costs $28 - $55.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Chico to Lafayette, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chico to Lafayette bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chico to Lafayette train from?

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

Train or bus from Chico to Lafayette?

The best way to get from Chico to Lafayette is to bus which takes 5h 6m and costs $28 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 5h 8m.

Where does the Chico to Lafayette bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chico to Lafayette train arrive?

Chico to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Martinez station.

Can I drive from Chico to Lafayette?

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

Where can I stay near Lafayette?

There are 371+ hotels available in Lafayette.

Chico to Lafayette - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus (Greyhound)
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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 6m
$28–54
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Martineztrain Coast Starlight
5h 8m
$51–101
Drive 149.8 mi
1. Drive from Chico to Lafayettecar 149.8 mi
2h 49m
$28–40
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
5h 18m
$55–118

Chico to Lafayette by bus and subway (Greyhound)

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5h 6mAverage Duration

$28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 179.2 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Lafayette via Sacramento Bus Station, Oakland, and West Oakland in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chico Amtrak to Martinez once daily. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 3h 42m.

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