There are 4 ways to get from Mill Valley to Chico by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
4h 49m$110–172Drive 161.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mill Valley to Chicocar 161.7 mi
3h 8m$30–43Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 4m$64–108Line 120 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Manzanita Park & Ride Lot to Mission St & Fremont Stbus 120 / ...
- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus
7h 21m$33–65
Mill Valley to Chico by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mill Valley to Chico is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Mill Valley to Chico is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Mill Valley to Chico station. However, there are services departing from E Blithedale Ave & Mountain View Ave and arriving at Chico Bus Station via Manzanita Park & Ride Lot, San Francisco Bus Station and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Mill Valley to Chico. However, there are services departing from Richmond and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Mill Valley and Chico is 177 miles. The road distance is 162.6 miles.
The best way to get from Mill Valley to Chico without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Mill Valley to Chico, including transfers.
Mill Valley to Chico bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Manzanita Park & Ride Lot station.
Mill Valley to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.
The best way to get from Mill Valley to Chico is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs $110 - $180. Alternatively, you can line 120 bus and bus, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 7h 21m.
What companies run services between Mill Valley, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Mill Valley to Chico Amtrak via Richmond and Sacramento in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Blithedale Ave & Mountain View Ave to Chico Bus Station via Manzanita Park & Ride Lot, San Francisco Bus Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 7h 21m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- [email protected]
- Website
- goldengate.org
Bus from Manzanita Park & Ride Lot to Mission St & Fremont St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://www.goldengate.org/
- Adult
- $5–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Mill Valley to Chico bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Mission St & Fremont St station.
Mill Valley to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mill Valley to Chico is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Mill Valley to Chico.
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