What is the cheapest way to get from Los Gatos to Chico?

The cheapest way to get from Los Gatos to Chico is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Gatos to Chico?

The fastest way to get from Los Gatos to Chico is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Los Gatos and Chico?

No, there is no direct bus from Los Gatos to Chico. However, there are services departing from Los Gatos-Saratoga & University and arriving at Chico Amtrak via San Jose and Stockton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Los Gatos and Chico?

No, there is no direct train from Los Gatos station to Chico. However, there are services departing from Winchester Station and arriving at Chico Amtrak via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

How far is it from Los Gatos to Chico?

The distance between Los Gatos and Chico is 225 miles. The road distance is 201.4 miles.

How do I travel from Los Gatos to Chico without a car?

The best way to get from Los Gatos to Chico without a car is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs $75 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Los Gatos to Chico?

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Los Gatos to Chico, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Los Gatos to Chico bus from?

Los Gatos to Chico bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.

Where do I catch the Los Gatos to Chico train from?

Los Gatos to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.

Train or bus from Los Gatos to Chico?

The best way to get from Los Gatos to Chico is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs $75 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 8h 43m.

Where does the Los Gatos to Chico bus arrive?

Los Gatos to Chico bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.

Where does the Los Gatos to Chico train arrive?

Los Gatos to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chico Amtrak station.

Can I drive from Los Gatos to Chico?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Gatos to Chico is 201 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Los Gatos to Chico.

Where can I stay near Chico?

There are 39+ hotels available in Chico.

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There are 3 ways to get from Los Gatos to Chico by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Jose to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
7h 21m
$76–148
Drive 200.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Los Gatos to Chicocar 200.2 mi
3h 42m
$37–53
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 43m
$78–118

Los Gatos to Chico by bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)

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7h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 224.1 mi
Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Los Gatos, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Gatos-Saratoga & University to Chico Amtrak via Winchester Station, Winchester Station, Diridon Station, San Jose, and Stockton in around 8h 43m.

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