There are 3 ways to get from Chico to Monterey Bay Aquarium by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
9h 43m$94–192Drive 262.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chico to Monterey Bay Aquariumcar 262.1 mi
4h 46m$48–70Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Stocktonbus
- Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
10h 14m$96–140
Chico to Monterey Bay Aquarium by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chico to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Chico to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Chico to Monterey Bay Aquarium. However, there are services departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at Foam / Irving via Stockton, San Jose, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Chico to Monterey Bay Aquarium. However, there are services departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.
The distance between Chico and Monterey Bay Aquarium is 305 miles. The road distance is 263.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chico to Monterey Bay Aquarium without a car is to train which takes 9h 43m and costs $90 - $200.
It takes approximately 9h 43m to get from Chico to Monterey Bay Aquarium, including transfers.
Chico to Monterey Bay Aquarium bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chico Amtrak station.
Chico to Monterey Bay Aquarium train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chico Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Chico to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to train which takes 9h 43m and costs $90 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $140 and takes 10h 14m.
What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Monterey Bay Aquarium, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chico Amtrak to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 7h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chico Amtrak to Monterey Bay Aquarium via Stockton, San Jose, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras, and Foam / Irving in around 10h 14m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chico Amtrak to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chico Amtrak to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Chico to Monterey Bay Aquarium bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.
Chico to Monterey Bay Aquarium train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chico to Monterey Bay Aquarium is 264 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Chico to Monterey Bay Aquarium.
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