There are 4 ways to get from Richmond to Chico by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 34m$54–96Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte Station to Suisun-Fairfield Amtrak Stationbus 90 / ...
- Take the bus from Suisun City Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus
5h 30m$23–43Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Martinez to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
4h 36m$51–108Drive 146.3 mi
- Drive from Richmond to Chicocar 146.3 mi
2h 46m$27–39
Richmond to Chico by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond to Chico is to bus which costs $23 - $45 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond to Chico is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Richmond station to Chico station. However, there are services departing from El Cerrito del Norte Station and arriving at Chico Bus Station via Suisun City Bus Stop and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Richmond to Chico. However, there are services departing from Richmond and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Martinez. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Richmond and Chico is 167 miles. The road distance is 147.2 miles.
The best way to get from Richmond to Chico without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 34m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Richmond to Chico, including transfers.
Richmond to Chico bus services, operated by Sol Trans, depart from El Cerrito del Norte Station.
Richmond to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Martinez station.
The best way to get from Richmond to Chico is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $45 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Richmond, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Martinez to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Cerrito del Norte Station to Chico Bus Station via Suisun City Bus Stop and Sacramento Bus Station in around 5h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Martinez to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 707-648-4666
- Website
- SolTrans
Bus from El Cerrito del Norte Station to Suisun-Fairfield Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- SolTrans
- Schedules at
- SolTrans Bus Routes & Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Suisun City Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Richmond to Chico bus services, operated by Sol Trans, arrive at Suisun-Fairfield Amtrak Station.
Richmond to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chico Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to Chico is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Richmond to Chico.
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