There are 6 ways to get from Chico to Stanford University by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
7h 9m$62–136Bus via Sacramento
cheapest- Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr / ...
8h 8m$30–63Bus (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
7h 37m$69–104Drive 189.6 mi
- Drive from Chico to Stanford Universitycar 189.6 mi
3h 46m$35–50Train, fly
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SMF - SFO
6h 21m$458–822Train via Sacramento (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
7h 12m$63–137
Chico to Stanford University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chico to Stanford University is to bus via Sacramento which costs $30 - $65 and takes 8h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Chico to Stanford University is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Chico to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at Stanford Oval via Stockton and Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Chico to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
The distance between Chico and Stanford University is 235 miles. The road distance is 190.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chico to Stanford University without a car is to train which takes 7h 9m and costs $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Chico to Stanford University, including transfers.
Chico to Stanford University bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chico Amtrak station.
Chico to Stanford University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chico Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Chico to Stanford University is to train which takes 7h 9m and costs $60 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 7h 37m.
What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Stanford University, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chico Amtrak to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chico Amtrak to Stanford University via Stockton, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4, and Stanford Oval in around 7h 37m.
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Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $21–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chico Amtrak to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
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Train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
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Train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
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Train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–80
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- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chico Amtrak to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
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Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
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More Questions & Answers
Chico to Stanford University bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.
Chico to Stanford University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chico to Stanford University is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Chico to Stanford University.
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