There are 4 ways to get from Daly City to Chico by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Oakland to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
5h 58m$59–125Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
6h 36m$29–55Drive 168.1 mi
- Drive from Daly City to Chicocar 168.1 mi
3h 11m$31–45BART, train
- Take the subway from Daly City to Richmondsubway
- Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
6h 8m$58–123
Daly City to Chico by subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Daly City to Chico is to bus which costs $29 - $55 and takes 6h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Daly City to Chico is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Daly City to Chico station. However, there are services departing from Mission St & San Jose Ave and arriving at Chico Bus Station via San Francisco Bus Station and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Daly City to Chico. However, there are services departing from Daly City and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Daly City and Chico is 191 miles. The road distance is 169.1 miles.
The best way to get from Daly City to Chico without a car is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs $55 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Daly City to Chico, including transfers.
Daly City to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.
Daly City to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Daly City to Chico is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $55 and takes 6h 36m.
What companies run services between Daly City, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mission St & San Jose Ave to Chico Bus Station via San Francisco Bus Station and Sacramento Bus Station in around 6h 36m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oakland to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Daly City to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Daly City to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Daly City to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chico Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Daly City to Chico is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Daly City to Chico.
There are 38+ hotels available in Chico.