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How to get fromChico to San Mateoby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Chico to San Mateo by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or subway

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Emeryvilletrain train Coast Starlight
    6h 25m
    $60–121

  2. Bus, line 292 bus

    cheapest
    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 bus from Mission St & 1st St to S Delaware St & Cypress Avebus bus 292
    6h 43m
    $28–54

  3. Drive 178.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chico to San Mateocar car 178.7 mi
    3h 23m
    $33–48

  4. Train, fly

    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
    5h 34m
    $470–826

  5. Train, BART

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the subway from Richmond to Millbraesubway subway
    6h 30m
    $66–132

Chico to San Mateo by train, bus, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 205.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and San Mateo, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chico Amtrak to Emeryville once daily. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to S Delaware St & Cypress Ave via Sacramento Bus Station and Mission St & 1st St in around 6h 43m.

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