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How to get fromNovato to Chicoby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Novato to Chico by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    6h 55m
    $60–116

  2. Drive 151.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Novato to Chicocar car 151.4 mi
    2h 53m
    $28–40

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & Fremont Stbus bus 101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus
    7h
    $33–61

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd Stbus bus 101
    2. Take the train from Oakland to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    7h
    $64–134

  5. Bus, train via Sacramento

    1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd Stbus bus 101
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrakbus bus
    7h 28m
    $66–112

Novato to Chico by train, bus, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 187.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Novato, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

You can take a train from SMART Novato Downtown to Chico Amtrak via SMART San Rafael, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, El Cerrito Del Norte, Richmond, Richmond, and Sacramento in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Chico Bus Station via San Francisco Bus Station and Sacramento Bus Station in around 7h.

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