There are 4 ways to get from El Dorado Hills to Chico by tram, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Historic Folsom Station to Sacramento Valley Stationtram Gold
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
4h 3m$65–105Drive 97.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from El Dorado Hills to Chicocar 97.6 mi
1h 55m$18–26Tram, bus
- Take the tram from Historic Folsom Station to Sacramento Valley Stationtram Gold
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 10m$68–90Bus
- Take the bus from Bass Lake Road Park and Ride to Richards Blvd at North 7th Streetbus C
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
4h 13m$41–62
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Dorado Hills to Chico is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from El Dorado Hills to Chico is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from El Dorado Hills to Chico station. However, there are services departing from Bass Lake Road Park and Ride and arriving at Chico Bus Station via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from El Dorado Hills station to Chico. However, there are services departing from Historic Folsom Station and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between El Dorado Hills and Chico is 115 miles. The road distance is 98.1 miles.
The best way to get from El Dorado Hills to Chico without a car is to tram and train which takes 4h 3m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from El Dorado Hills to Chico, including transfers.
El Dorado Hills to Chico bus services, operated by El Dorado Transit, depart from Bass Lake Road Park and Ride station.
El Dorado Hills to Chico train services, operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, depart from Historic Folsom Station.
El Dorado Hills to Chico bus services, operated by El Dorado Transit, arrive at Richards Blvd at North 7th Street station.
What companies run services between El Dorado Hills, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from El Dorado Hills to Chico Bus Station via Bass Lake Road Park and Ride, Richards Blvd at North 7th Street, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 4h 13m.
- Phone
- +1 916 321 2877
- Website
- sacrt.com
Tram from Historic Folsom Station to Sacramento Valley Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.sacrt.com
Tram from Historic Folsom Station to Sacramento Valley Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.sacrt.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- 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 Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 530 642 5383
- Website
- eldoradotransit.com
Bus from Bass Lake Road Park and Ride to Richards Blvd at North 7th Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://eldoradotransit.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
El Dorado Hills to Chico train services, operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, arrive at Sacramento Valley Station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Dorado Hills to Chico is 98 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from El Dorado Hills to Chico.
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