There are 5 ways to get from Paso Robles to Chico by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, 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 Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
9h 22m$100–240Drive 346.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Paso Robles to Chicocar 346.5 mi
6h 3m$64–92Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Josebus
- Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus
- Take the bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrakbus
11h 20m$115–163Bus to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SBP - SMF
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
11h 5m$230–664Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SBA - SMF
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
9h 17m$289–598
Paso Robles to Chico by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paso Robles to Chico is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Paso Robles to Chico is to drive which takes 6h 3m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Paso Robles station to Chico. However, there are services departing from Paso Robles Amtrak Station and arriving at Chico Amtrak via San Jose and Stockton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Paso Robles Amtrak Station station and arriving at Chico Amtrak. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 22m.
The distance between Paso Robles and Chico is 382 miles. The road distance is 348.5 miles.
The best way to get from Paso Robles to Chico without a car is to train which takes 9h 22m and costs $100 - $240.
The train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Chico Amtrak takes 9h 22m including transfers and departs once daily.
Paso Robles to Chico bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Paso Robles to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Paso Robles to Chico is to train which takes 9h 22m and costs $100 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $170 and takes 11h 20m.
What companies run services between Paso Robles, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $100–240 and the journey takes 9h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Chico Amtrak via San Jose and Stockton in around 11h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–600
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–600
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–600
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–400
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from North County Transit Center to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SoCoTransit
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More Questions & Answers
Paso Robles to Chico bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Paso Robles to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chico Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paso Robles to Chico is 348 miles. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Paso Robles to Chico.
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