There are 4 ways to get from Chico to Sonoma by train, taxi, car, train (Amtrak), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
- Take the train from Sacramento to Suisun-Fairfieldtrain
- Take the taxi from Suisun-Fairfield to Sonomataxi
4h 25m$128–194Drive 143.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chico to Sonomacar 143.1 mi
2h 47m$27–38Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Sacramento to Suisun-Fairfieldtrain Capitol Corridor
5h 46m$79–133Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Martineztrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Martinez to Petalumabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 37m$50–104
Chico to Sonoma by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chico to Sonoma is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Chico to Sonoma is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from Chico to Sonoma. However, there are services departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at Suisun-Fairfield via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
The distance between Chico and Sonoma is 154 miles. The road distance is 143.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chico to Sonoma without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h 25m and costs $120 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Chico to Sonoma, including transfers.
Chico to Sonoma train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chico Amtrak station.
Chico to Sonoma train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chico to Sonoma is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Chico to Sonoma.
There are 313+ hotels available in Sonoma.
What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Sonoma, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Chico Amtrak to Sonoma via Sacramento, Suisun-Fairfield, Suisun City Train Depot, and Napa Valley College in around 5h 46m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Suisun-Fairfield
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–24
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Suisun-Fairfield
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–24
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chico Amtrak to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Martinez to Petaluma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
Vacaville Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1-707-447-4444
Vallejo City Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 707-643-3333
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