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How to get fromCupertino to Chicoby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cupertino to Chico by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train via Sacramento (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    7h 20m
    $62–142

  2. Drive 196.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cupertino to Chicocar car 196.3 mi
    3h 42m
    $36–52

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 54m
    $74–110

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    7h 33m
    $64–150

Cupertino to Chico by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 221.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

What companies run services between Cupertino, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Homestead & De Anza to Chico Amtrak via Santa Clara Transit Center, Santa Clara Amtrak, and Sacramento in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stevens Creek & De Anza to Chico Amtrak via Santa Clara & 2nd, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon, San Jose, and Stockton in around 8h 54m.

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