There are 4 ways to get from Chico to Los Gatos by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
7h 33m$60–130Drive 200.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chico to Los Gatoscar 200.2 mi
3h 42m$37–53Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Stocktonbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 16m$64–96Train via Sacramento (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
7h 36m$57–131
Chico to Los Gatos by train, tram, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chico to Los Gatos is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Chico to Los Gatos is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs $35 - $55.
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.
No, there is no direct train from Chico to Los Gatos station. However, there are services departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at Winchester Station via Diridon Station and Convention Center Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
The distance between Chico and Los Gatos is 228 miles. The road distance is 201.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chico to Los Gatos without a car is to train which takes 7h 33m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Chico to Los Gatos, including transfers.
Chico to Los Gatos bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chico Amtrak station.
Chico to Los Gatos train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chico Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Chico to Los Gatos is to train which takes 7h 33m and costs $60 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 8h 16m.
What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Los Gatos, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chico Amtrak to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 6h 2m. 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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- +1 800-872-7245
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Train from Chico Amtrak to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
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Train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–50
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Train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–75
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chico Amtrak to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
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Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
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Booking & Getting There
Chico to Los Gatos bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.
Chico to Los Gatos train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chico to Los Gatos is 201 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Chico to Los Gatos.
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