There are 3 ways to get from Chico to San Jose State University 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
6h 29m$121–184Drive 191 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chico to San Jose State Universitycar 191 mi
3h 36m$33–48Bus (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
6h 47m
Chico to San Jose State University by train, tram, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chico to San Jose State University is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Chico to San Jose State University is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Chico to San Jose State University. However, there are services departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at Santa Clara & 6th via Stockton and San Jose Diridon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Chico to San Jose State University station. However, there are services departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at San Antonio Station via Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Chico and San Jose State University is 218 miles. The road distance is 192.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chico to San Jose State University without a car is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Chico to San Jose State University, including transfers.
Chico to San Jose State University bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chico Amtrak station.
Chico to San Jose State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chico Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Chico to San Jose State University is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs $120 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 47m.
What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and San Jose State University, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chico Amtrak to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $110–190 and the journey takes 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chico Amtrak to San Jose State University via Stockton, San Jose, San Jose Diridon, and Santa Clara & 6th in around 6h 47m.
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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
- $110–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chico Amtrak to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Chico to San Jose State University bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.
Chico to San Jose State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chico to San Jose State University is 192 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Chico to San Jose State University.
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