What is the cheapest way to get from Chico to Palo Alto?

The cheapest way to get from Chico to Palo Alto is to bus which costs $30 - $65 and takes 7h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chico to Palo Alto?

The fastest way to get from Chico to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Chico and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Chico station to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Chico Bus Station and arriving at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via Sacramento Bus Station and San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Chico and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct train from Chico to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

How far is it from Chico to Palo Alto?

The distance between Chico and Palo Alto is 231 miles. The road distance is 188.3 miles.

How do I travel from Chico to Palo Alto without a car?

The best way to get from Chico to Palo Alto without a car is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs $75 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Chico to Palo Alto?

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Chico to Palo Alto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chico to Palo Alto bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chico to Palo Alto train from?

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

Train or bus from Chico to Palo Alto?

The best way to get from Chico to Palo Alto is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs $75 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 7h 7m.

Where does the Chico to Palo Alto bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chico to Palo Alto train arrive?

Chico to Palo Alto train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Can I drive from Chico to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Chico to Palo Alto is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Chico to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 490+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

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There are 6 ways to get from Chico to Palo Alto by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
6h 43m
$75–147
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus
3. Take the bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
7h 7m
$33–61
Drive 187.2 mi
1. Drive from Chico to Palo Altocar 187.2 mi
3h 39m
$35–50
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SMF - SFO
6h
$493–827
Train via Sacramento (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
6h 45m
$72–151
Bus via Stockton (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
7h 11m
$80–115

Chico to Palo Alto by train (Amtrak)

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6h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 229.8 mi
Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chico Amtrak to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via Sacramento Bus Station, Oakland, West Oakland, San Bruno, and San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway in around 7h 7m.

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