There are 4 ways to get from Lafayette to Chico by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Martinez to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
5h 29m$50–102Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
5h 39m$28–54Drive 149.6 mi
- Drive from Lafayette to Chicocar 149.6 mi
2h 48m$28–40Train via Sacramento (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
5h 54m$55–121
Lafayette to Chico by subway, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lafayette to Chico is to bus which costs $27 - $55 and takes 5h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Lafayette to Chico is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Lafayette to Chico station. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Chico Bus Station via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Lafayette to Chico. However, there are services departing from Lafayette and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Martinez. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Lafayette and Chico is 164 miles. The road distance is 150.5 miles.
The best way to get from Lafayette to Chico without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Lafayette to Chico, including transfers.
Lafayette to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.
Lafayette to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Martinez station.
The best way to get from Lafayette to Chico is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $55 and takes 5h 39m.
What companies run services between Lafayette, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Martinez to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Lafayette to Chico Bus Station via West Oakland, Oakland, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 5h 39m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Martinez to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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 Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Lafayette to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Lafayette to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chico Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lafayette to Chico is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Lafayette to Chico.
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