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How to get fromPacific Grove to Chicoby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Pacific Grove to Chico by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Salinas to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    9h 54m
    $94–197

  2. Drive 262.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pacific Grove to Chicocar car 262.1 mi
    4h 50m
    $48–70

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrakbus bus
    11h 35m
    $103–147

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MRY - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    8h 44m
    $75–385

Pacific Grove to Chico by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 303.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 54m

What companies run services between Pacific Grove, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lighthouse / 12th to Chico Amtrak via Calle Principal / Parking Garage, Tyler / Franklin, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, and Stockton in around 11h 35m.

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