There are 3 ways to get from Live Oak to Chico by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
- Take the train from San Jose to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
7h 53m$77–161Drive 222.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Live Oak to Chicocar 222.1 mi
4h 9m$41–59Bus
- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
- Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus
- Take the bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrakbus
9h 17m$83–126
Live Oak to Chico by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Live Oak to Chico is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Live Oak to Chico is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Live Oak to Chico. However, there are services departing from Soquel Dr and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Front, San Jose and Stockton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
The distance between Live Oak and Chico is 248 miles. The road distance is 223.4 miles.
The best way to get from Live Oak to Chico without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 53m and costs $75 - $170.
It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Live Oak to Chico, including transfers.
Live Oak to Chico bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, depart from Front station.
Live Oak to Chico bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Diridon Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Live Oak to Chico is 223 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Live Oak to Chico.
There are 37+ hotels available in Chico.
What companies run services between Live Oak, Santa Cruz County, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Soquel Dr to Chico Amtrak via Soquel Ave & Front, Front, Diridon Station, San Jose, and Stockton in around 9h 17m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (831) 425-8600
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Amtrak
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