What is the cheapest way to get from Oakland to Chico?

The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Chico is to bus which costs $24 - $50 and takes 4h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oakland to Chico?

The fastest way to get from Oakland to Chico is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Oakland and Chico?

No, there is no direct bus from Oakland 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 4h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Oakland and Chico?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Oakland and arriving at Chico Amtrak. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Oakland to Chico?

The distance between Oakland and Chico is 175 miles. The road distance is 157.2 miles.

How do I travel from Oakland to Chico without a car?

The best way to get from Oakland to Chico without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs $50 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Oakland to Chico?

The train from Oakland to Chico Amtrak takes 4h 16m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Oakland to Chico bus from?

Oakland to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.

Where do I catch the Oakland to Chico train from?

Oakland to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.

Train or bus from Oakland to Chico?

The best way to get from Oakland to Chico is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $50 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Oakland to Chico bus arrive?

Oakland to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Where does the Oakland to Chico train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oakland to Chico?

Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Chico is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Oakland to Chico.

How do I get a train ticket from Oakland to Chico?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Oakland to Chico?

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Where can I stay near Chico?

There are 37+ hotels available in Chico.

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Oakland to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
4h 16m
$50–110
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
4h 30m
$24–47
Drive 156.3 mi
1. Drive from Oakland to Chicocar 156.3 mi
2h 57m
$29–42

Oakland to Chico by train (Amtrak)

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4h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 174 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to Chico Bus Station via Sacramento Bus Station in around 4h 30m.

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