There are 4 ways to get from Newark to Chico by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Fremont to Davistrain Capitol Corridor
- Take the train from Davis to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
5h 42m$74–151Drive 179.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newark to Chicocar 179.1 mi
3h 26m$33–48Bus (Greyhound)
- 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 57m$50–82Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fremont to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 42m$79–141
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Chico is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Chico is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark 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 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark to Chico. However, there are services departing from Fremont and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Davis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Newark and Chico is 203 miles. The road distance is 180.2 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Chico without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs $70 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Newark to Chico, including transfers.
Newark to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.
Newark to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fremont station.
The best way to get from Newark to Chico is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs $70 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 5h 57m.
What companies run services between Newark, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Newark to Chico Amtrak via Fremont and Davis in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Newark to Chico Bus Station via Union City, West Oakland, Oakland, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 5h 57m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fremont to Davis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Davis to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fremont to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- 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/
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
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More Questions & Answers
Newark to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Newark to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Davis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Chico is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Newark to Chico.
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