There are 6 ways to get from Oakland Airport (OAK) to Chico by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, train, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Oakland to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
5h 48m$54–127Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- 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 58m$28–55Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Oakland-OAK to Chico165.5 mi
3h 8mDrive 165.5 mi
- Drive from Oakland Airport (OAK) to Chicocar 165.5 mi
3h 8m$31–44Train via Sacramento (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
6h 14m$56–123Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 21m$59–113
Oakland Airport (OAK) to Chico by subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oakland Airport (OAK) to Chico is to bus which costs $28 - $55 and takes 5h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Oakland Airport (OAK) to Chico is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Oakland Airport (OAK) 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 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Oakland Airport (OAK) station to Chico. However, there are services departing from Oakland International Airport Station and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Coliseum and Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
The distance between Oakland Airport (OAK) and Chico is 184 miles. The road distance is 166.5 miles.
The best way to get from Oakland Airport (OAK) to Chico without a car is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs $50 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Oakland Airport (OAK) to Chico, including transfers.
Oakland Airport (OAK) to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.
Oakland Airport (OAK) to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Oakland Airport (OAK) to Chico is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs $50 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $55 and takes 5h 58m.
What companies run services between Oakland Airport (OAK), USA and Chico, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Oakland International Airport Station to Chico Bus Station via Coliseum - OAC, Coliseum, West Oakland, Oakland, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 5h 58m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Oakland Airport (OAK) to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Oakland Airport (OAK) to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chico Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oakland Airport (OAK) to Chico is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Oakland Airport (OAK) to Chico.
There are 37+ hotels available in Chico.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Oakland Airport (OAK) and Chico. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.