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How to get fromHalf Moon Bay to Chicoby subway, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Half Moon Bay to Chico by subway, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. BART, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from Millbrae to Richmondsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    7h 44m
    $70–139

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from W Hillsdale Blvd & Edison St-Bay 6 to Mission St & 1st Stbus bus 292
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 46m
    $31–60

  3. Drive 190.1 mi

    1. Drive from Half Moon Bay to Chicocar car 190.1 mi
    3h 37m
    $35–51

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    7h 57m
    $63–132

Half Moon Bay to Chico by bus, train, and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 218.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Half Moon Bay, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Main / Miramontes to Chico Bus Station via W Hillsdale Blvd & Edison St-Bay 6, San Francisco Bus Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 8h 46m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 4h 16m.

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