There are 3 ways to get from Pacific Grove to Chico by train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train
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 Salinas to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
7h 55m$128–244Drive 262.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pacific Grove to Chicocar 262.1 mi
4h 50m$48–70Fly, train
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane MRY - SMF
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
7h 47m$78–358
Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pacific Grove to Chico is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Pacific Grove to Chico is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct train from Pacific Grove to Chico. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Chico Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
The distance between Pacific Grove and Chico is 303 miles. The road distance is 263.7 miles.
The best way to get from Pacific Grove to Chico without a car is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs $120 - $250.
It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Pacific Grove to Chico, including transfers.
Pacific Grove to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Pacific Grove to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chico Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pacific Grove to Chico is 264 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Pacific Grove to Chico.
There are 40+ hotels available in Chico.
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 $65–170 and the journey takes 7h 24m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
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