What is the cheapest way to get from Chico to Petaluma?

The cheapest way to get from Chico to Petaluma is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chico to Petaluma?

The fastest way to get from Chico to Petaluma is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Chico and Petaluma?

No, there is no direct bus from Chico station to Petaluma. However, there are services departing from Chico Bus Station and arriving at Petaluma via Sacramento Bus Station, Suisun City Train Depot and Napa Amtrak Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Chico and Petaluma?

No, there is no direct train from Chico to Petaluma. However, there are services departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at SMART Petaluma Downtown via Sacramento, Richmond and SMART San Rafael. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

How far is it from Chico to Petaluma?

The distance between Chico and Petaluma is 182 miles. The road distance is 154.8 miles.

How do I travel from Chico to Petaluma without a car?

The best way to get from Chico to Petaluma without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 52m and costs $60 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Chico to Petaluma?

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Chico to Petaluma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chico to Petaluma bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chico to Petaluma train from?

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

Train or bus from Chico to Petaluma?

The best way to get from Chico to Petaluma is to bus which takes 7h 1m and costs $29 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 6h 58m.

Where does the Chico to Petaluma bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chico to Petaluma train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chico to Petaluma?

Yes, the driving distance between Chico to Petaluma is 155 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Chico to Petaluma.

How do I get a train ticket from Chico to Petaluma?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Chico to Petaluma?

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

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

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Train, bus (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Martineztrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the bus from Martinez to Petalumabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 52m
$60–114
Drive 153.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chico to Petalumacar 153.9 mi
3h 3m
$29–41
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Suisun City Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0870
7h 1m
$30–55
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain Capitol Corridor
6h 58m
$60–122

Chico to Petaluma by train and bus (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

5h 52mAverage Duration

$60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 181.2 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Petaluma, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Petaluma via Sacramento Bus Station, Suisun City Train Depot, and Napa Amtrak Bus Stop in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chico Amtrak to SMART Petaluma Downtown via Sacramento, Richmond, Richmond, El Cerrito Del Norte, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, and SMART San Rafael in around 6h 58m.

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