There are 4 ways to get from Chico to Shelter Cove by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Martineztrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Martinez to Garberville Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 44m$206–314Drive 210.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chico to Shelter Covecar 210.9 mi
5h 20m$39–56Bus via Martinez
- Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Suisun City Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Martinez to Garberville Amtrak Bus Stopbus
11h 42m$184–270Bus
- Take the bus from Chico Transit Center to Yuba Street at Railroad Tracksbus 99X
- Take the bus from RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal to SR 299 & Martin Rd.bus
- Take the bus from SR 299 & Martin Rd. to Willow Creek @ SR 299 & 96bus
- Take the bus from Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creek to Arcata Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from 4th St & H St to Redwood Dr & Briceland Rd - Redway SB Stopbus Shi
12h 27m$107–142
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chico to Shelter Cove is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Chico to Shelter Cove is to drive which takes 5h 20m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Chico station to Shelter Cove. However, there are services departing from Chico Bus Station and arriving at Garberville Amtrak Bus Stop via Sacramento Bus Station and Martinez. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.
The distance between Chico and Shelter Cove is 375 miles. The road distance is 212.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chico to Shelter Cove without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 44m and costs $200 - $320.
It takes approximately 10h 44m to get from Chico to Shelter Cove, including transfers.
Chico to Shelter Cove bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chico Bus Station.
Chico to Shelter Cove bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chico to Shelter Cove is 212 miles. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Chico to Shelter Cove.
There are 37+ hotels available in Shelter Cove.
What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Shelter Cove, Humboldt County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Shelter Cove via Sacramento Bus Station, Suisun City Bus Stop, Suisun-Fairfield, Martinez, Martinez, and Garberville Amtrak Bus Stop in around 11h 42m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chico Amtrak to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Martinez to Garberville Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Martinez to Garberville Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Suisun City Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 530-241-2877
- Website
- rabaride.com
Bus from Chico Transit Center to Yuba Street at Railroad Tracks
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.rabaride.com
- Website
- trinitytransit.org
Bus from RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal to SR 299 & Martin Rd.
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Schedules at
- trinitytransit.org
Bus from SR 299 & Martin Rd. to Willow Creek @ SR 299 & 96
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Schedules at
- trinitytransit.org
- Phone
- 707 822 3775
- Website
- hta.org
Bus from Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creek to Arcata Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://hta.org/agencies/arcata-and-mad-river/
Bus from 4th St & H St to Redwood Dr & Briceland Rd - Redway SB Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://hta.org/agencies/arcata-and-mad-river/
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