There are 5 ways to get from Ferndale to Chico by car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive, bus, train
best- Drive from Ferndale to Willow Creek @ SR 299 & 96car
- Take the bus from Willow Creek @ SR 299 & 96 to SR 299 & Martin Rd.bus
- Take the bus from SR 299 & Martin Rd. to RABA Downtown Passenger Terminalbus
- Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Chico Amtraktrain
7h 38m$50–88Drive 187.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ferndale to Chicocar 187.3 mi
4h 26m$35–50Bus, train
- Take the bus from Arcata Transit Center to Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creekbus
- Take the bus from Willow Creek @ SR 299 & 96 to SR 299 & Martin Rd.bus
- Take the bus from SR 299 & Martin Rd. to RABA Downtown Passenger Terminalbus
- Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Chico Amtraktrain
10h 11m$88–130Bus
- Take the bus from N St & 11th St - NB Stop to Arcata Transit Centerbus Rts
- Take the bus from Arcata Transit Center to Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creekbus
- Take the bus from Willow Creek @ SR 299 & 96 to SR 299 & Martin Rd.bus
- Take the bus from SR 299 & Martin Rd. to RABA Downtown Passenger Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Redding Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus
10h 13m$55–69Bus via Chico Transit Center
- Take the bus from N St & 11th St - NB Stop to Arcata Transit Centerbus Rts
- Take the bus from Arcata Transit Center to Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creekbus
- Take the bus from Willow Creek @ SR 299 & 96 to SR 299 & Martin Rd.bus
- Take the bus from SR 299 & Martin Rd. to RABA Downtown Passenger Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Yuba Street at Railroad Tracks to Chico Transit Centerbus 99X
10h 33m$55–69
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ferndale to Chico is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Ferndale to Chico is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Ferndale to Chico station. However, there are services departing from N St & 11th St - NB Stop and arriving at Chico Bus Station via Arcata Transit Center, Willow Creek @ SR 299 & 96, SR 299 & Martin Rd. and Redding Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.
The distance between Ferndale and Chico is 241 miles. The road distance is 188.4 miles.
The best way to get from Ferndale to Chico without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 11m and costs $85 - $130.
It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Ferndale to Chico, including transfers.
Ferndale to Chico bus services, operated by Redwood Transit System, depart from N St & 11th St - NB Stop station.
Ferndale to Chico bus services, operated by Redwood Transit System, arrive at Arcata Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ferndale to Chico is 188 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Ferndale to Chico.
There are 39+ hotels available in Chico.
What companies run services between Ferndale, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Ferndale to Chico Bus Station via N St & 11th St - NB Stop, Arcata Transit Center, Willow Creek @ SR 299 & 96, SR 299 & Martin Rd., and Redding Bus Station in around 10h 13m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Redding Amtrak to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Redding Amtrak to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- trinitytransit.org
Bus from Willow Creek @ SR 299 & 96 to SR 299 & Martin Rd.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Schedules at
- trinitytransit.org
Bus from SR 299 & Martin Rd. to RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Schedules at
- trinitytransit.org
Bus from Willow Creek @ SR 299 & 96 to SR 299 & Martin Rd.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Schedules at
- trinitytransit.org
Bus from SR 299 & Martin Rd. to RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Schedules at
- trinitytransit.org
Bus from Willow Creek @ SR 299 & 96 to SR 299 & Martin Rd.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Schedules at
- trinitytransit.org
Bus from SR 299 & Martin Rd. to RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Schedules at
- trinitytransit.org
Bus from Willow Creek @ SR 299 & 96 to SR 299 & Martin Rd.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Schedules at
- trinitytransit.org
Bus from SR 299 & Martin Rd. to RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Schedules at
- trinitytransit.org
- Phone
- 707 822 3775
- Website
- hta.org
Bus from Arcata Transit Center to Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://hta.org/agencies/arcata-and-mad-river/
Bus from Arcata Transit Center to Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://hta.org/agencies/arcata-and-mad-river/
Bus from Arcata Transit Center to Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://hta.org/agencies/arcata-and-mad-river/
- Phone
- +1 707 443 0826
- Website
- hta.org
Bus from N St & 11th St - NB Stop to Arcata Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- https://hta.org/agencies/redwood-transit-system/
Bus from N St & 11th St - NB Stop to Arcata Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- https://hta.org/agencies/redwood-transit-system/
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Redding Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Redding Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 530-241-2877
- Website
- rabaride.com
Bus from Redding Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.rabaride.com
Bus from Yuba Street at Railroad Tracks to Chico Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.rabaride.com
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