What is the cheapest way to get from Chico to Los Altos?

The cheapest way to get from Chico to Los Altos is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chico to Los Altos?

The fastest way to get from Chico to Los Altos is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Chico and Los Altos?

No, there is no direct bus from Chico to Los Altos. However, there are services departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at San Antonio & Almond via Stockton, San Jose Diridon, Santa Clara & 2nd and Showers & El Camino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Chico and Los Altos?

No, there is no direct train from Chico to Los Altos. However, there are services departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at Mountain View Caltrain Northbound via Sacramento and Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Chico to Los Altos?

The distance between Chico and Los Altos is 228 miles. The road distance is 193.2 miles.

How do I travel from Chico to Los Altos without a car?

The best way to get from Chico to Los Altos without a car is to train via Sacramento which takes 7h 30m and costs $70 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Chico to Los Altos?

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Chico to Los Altos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chico to Los Altos bus from?

Chico to Los Altos bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chico Amtrak station.

Where do I catch the Chico to Los Altos train from?

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

Train or bus from Chico to Los Altos?

The best way to get from Chico to Los Altos is to train via Sacramento which takes 7h 30m and costs $70 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $130 and takes 8h 28m.

Where does the Chico to Los Altos bus arrive?

Chico to Los Altos bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.

Where does the Chico to Los Altos train arrive?

Chico to Los Altos train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.

Can I drive from Chico to Los Altos?

Yes, the driving distance between Chico to Los Altos is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Chico to Los Altos.

Where can I stay near Los Altos?

There are 547+ hotels available in Los Altos.

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

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

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Train via Sacramento (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
7h 30m
$74–156
Drive 192.1 mi
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1. Drive from Chico to Los Altoscar 192.1 mi
3h 45m
$35–51
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Stocktonbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 28m
$82–122
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
7h 40m
$77–151

Chico to Los Altos by train and bus (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

7h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 226.8 mi
Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Los Altos, Santa Clara County, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Chico Amtrak to El Monte & Clark via Sacramento, Santa Clara Amtrak, Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound, Mountain View Caltrain Northbound, and Mountain View Transit Center in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chico Amtrak to San Antonio & Almond via Stockton, San Jose, San Jose Diridon, Santa Clara & 2nd, El Camino & Showers, and Showers & El Camino in around 8h 28m.

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