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How to get fromPalo Alto to Chicoby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Jose to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    7h 4m
    $75–146

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus bus Epx
    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 18m
    $31–58

  3. Drive 187.5 mi

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Chicocar car 187.5 mi
    3h 40m
    $35–50

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SFO - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    6h 6m
    $493–832

  5. Bus via Stockton (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 25m
    $77–116

Palo Alto to Chico by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration7h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 229.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Chico Bus Station via Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37, San Francisco Bus Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 7h 18m.

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