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

The cheapest way to get from Chico to Los Gatos is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chico to Los Gatos is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Chico and Los Gatos?

No, there is no direct bus from Chico to Los Gatos. However, there are services departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at Santa Cruz & Los Gatos-Saratoga via Stockton, Santa Clara Transit Center and Winchester Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Chico and Los Gatos?

No, there is no direct train from Chico to Los Gatos. However, there are services departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at Santa Clara Amtrak via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

How far is it from Chico to Los Gatos?

The distance between Chico and Los Gatos is 229 miles. The road distance is 201.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chico to Los Gatos without a car is to train via Sacramento which takes 7h 36m and costs $70 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Chico to Los Gatos, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Chico to Los Gatos?

The best way to get from Chico to Los Gatos is to train via Sacramento which takes 7h 36m and costs $70 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $130 and takes 8h 16m.

Where does the Chico to Los Gatos bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chico to Los Gatos train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chico to Los Gatos?

Yes, the driving distance between Chico to Los Gatos is 201 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Chico to Los Gatos.

Where can I stay near Los Gatos?

There are 421+ hotels available in Los Gatos.

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There are 4 ways to get from Chico to Los Gatos 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 36m
$73–153
Drive 200.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chico to Los Gatoscar 200.2 mi
3h 42m
$37–53
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 16m
$83–121
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
7h 39m
$77–155

Chico to Los Gatos by train and bus (Amtrak)

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7h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 227.8 mi
Duration: 7h 36m

What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Los Gatos, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Chico Amtrak to Santa Cruz & Los Gatos-Saratoga via Sacramento, Santa Clara Amtrak, Santa Clara Transit Center, and Winchester Station in around 7h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chico Amtrak to Santa Cruz & Los Gatos-Saratoga via Stockton, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound, Santa Clara Transit Center, and Winchester Station in around 8h 16m.

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