There are 4 ways to get from Cupertino to Chico by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train via Sacramento (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
7h 17m$70–152Drive 196.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cupertino to Chicocar 196.3 mi
3h 42m$36–52Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 54m$76–120Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
7h 33m$74–160
Cupertino to Chico by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cupertino to Chico is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Cupertino to Chico is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Cupertino to Chico. However, there are services departing from Stevens Creek & De Anza and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose and Stockton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Cupertino to Chico. However, there are services departing from Santa Clara Amtrak and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
The distance between Cupertino and Chico is 222 miles. The road distance is 197.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cupertino to Chico without a car is to train via Sacramento which takes 7h 17m and costs $70 - $160.
It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Cupertino to Chico, including transfers.
Cupertino to Chico bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
Cupertino to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Clara Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Cupertino to Chico is to train via Sacramento which takes 7h 17m and costs $70 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 8h 54m.
What companies run services between Cupertino, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Homestead & Wolfe to Chico Amtrak via Santa Clara Transit Center, Santa Clara Amtrak, and Sacramento in around 7h 17m. 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.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- 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 San Jose to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Cupertino to Chico bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.
Cupertino to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cupertino to Chico is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Cupertino to Chico.
There are 40+ hotels available in Chico.