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How to get fromDowntown Berkeley (Station) to Chicoby train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Chico by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Berkeley Station to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 42m

  2. Drive  151.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Chicocar car 151.2 mi
    2h 50m
    $27–39

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Berkeley Station to Martineztrain train Capitol Corridor
    2. Take the train from Martinez to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    4h 44m
    $89–151

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    6h 12m
    $33–51

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  • Distance: 172.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Downtown Berkeley (Station), CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Berkeley Station to Chico Amtrak via Martinez in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Chico Bus Station via North Berkeley, West Oakland, Oakland, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 6h 12m.

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