What is the cheapest way to get from Half Moon Bay to Chico?

The cheapest way to get from Half Moon Bay to Chico is to bus which costs $28 - $55 and takes 9h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Half Moon Bay to Chico?

The fastest way to get from Half Moon Bay to Chico is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Half Moon Bay and Chico?

No, there is no direct bus from Half Moon Bay to Chico station. However, there are services departing from Main / Miramontes and arriving at Chico Bus Station via W Hillsdale Blvd & Edison St-Bay 6, San Francisco Bus Station and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Half Moon Bay and Chico?

No, there is no direct train from Half Moon Bay to Chico. However, there are services departing from Hillsdale Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Millbrae, Richmond and Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

How far is it from Half Moon Bay to Chico?

The distance between Half Moon Bay and Chico is 220 miles. The road distance is 191.2 miles.

How do I travel from Half Moon Bay to Chico without a car?

The best way to get from Half Moon Bay to Chico without a car is to BART and train which takes 7h 44m and costs $60 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Half Moon Bay to Chico?

It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Half Moon Bay to Chico, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Half Moon Bay to Chico bus from?

Half Moon Bay to Chico bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from W Hillsdale Blvd & Edison St-Bay 6 station.

Where do I catch the Half Moon Bay to Chico train from?

Half Moon Bay to Chico train services, operated by BART, depart from Millbrae station.

Train or bus from Half Moon Bay to Chico?

The best way to get from Half Moon Bay to Chico is to bus which takes 9h 1m and costs $28 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $130 and takes 7h 56m.

Where does the Half Moon Bay to Chico bus arrive?

Half Moon Bay to Chico bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Mission St & 1st St station.

Where does the Half Moon Bay to Chico train arrive?

Half Moon Bay to Chico train services, operated by BART, arrive at Richmond station.

Can I drive from Half Moon Bay to Chico?

Yes, the driving distance between Half Moon Bay to Chico is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Half Moon Bay to Chico.

Where can I stay near Chico?

There are 39+ hotels available in Chico.

Half Moon Bay to Chico - 4 ways to travel via train, BART, bus, and car

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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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BART, train
best
1. Take the subway from Millbrae to Richmondsubway
2. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain
3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
7h 44m
$61–129
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from W Hillsdale Blvd & Edison St-Bay 6 to Mission St & 1st Stbus 292
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus
9h 1m
$28–54
Drive 190.1 mi
1. Drive from Half Moon Bay to Chicocar 190.1 mi
3h 37m
$35–51
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Oakland to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
7h 56m
$53–122

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

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7h 44mAverage Duration

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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 9h 1m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 4h 16m.

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