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How to get fromChico to San Francisco Bay Areaby train, ferry, unknown, bus, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Chico to San Francisco Bay Area by train, ferry, unknown, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry, travel

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    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Oaklandtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    6h 24m

  2. Bus, train, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentobus bus
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    6h 27m

  3. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    6h 43m

  4. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SMF - SFO
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    6h 49m

  5. Train, ferry, travel via Sacramento

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    6h 38m

  6. Train to Redding Municipal Airport, fly, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Redding Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane RDD - SFO
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    7h 28m

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 190 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chico to San Francisco Bay Area. However, you can take the train to Oakland, walk to Lake Merritt, take the subway to Embarcadero, walk to Market St & Main St, take the vehicle to The Embarcadero & Bay St, walk to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then travel to San Francisco Bay Area. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chico Amtrak to San Francisco Bay Area via Sacramento, Sacramento, Richmond, Richmond, Embarcadero, Market St & Main St, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 6h 27m.

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