What is the cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Chico?

The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Chico is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sacramento to Chico?

The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Chico is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Sacramento and Chico?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sacramento and arriving at Chico Amtrak. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Sacramento and Chico?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sacramento and arriving at Chico Amtrak. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 48m.

How far is it from Sacramento to Chico?

The distance between Sacramento and Chico is 85 miles. The road distance is 86.5 miles.

How do I travel from Sacramento to Chico without a car?

The best way to get from Sacramento to Chico without a car is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs $27 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Sacramento to Chico?

The train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak takes 1h 48m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Sacramento to Chico bus from?

Sacramento to Chico bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.

Where do I catch the Sacramento to Chico train from?

Sacramento to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.

Train or bus from Sacramento to Chico?

The best way to get from Sacramento to Chico is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs $27 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14 - $45 and takes 1h 55m.

Where does the Sacramento to Chico bus arrive?

Sacramento to Chico bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chico Amtrak station.

Where does the Sacramento to Chico train arrive?

Sacramento to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chico Amtrak station.

Can I drive from Sacramento to Chico?

Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to Chico is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Sacramento to Chico.

How do I get a train ticket from Sacramento to Chico?

Book your Sacramento to Chico train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Sacramento to Chico?

Book your Sacramento to Chico bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chico?

There are 40+ hotels available in Chico.

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There are 3 ways to get from Sacramento to Chico by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
1h 48m
$27–60
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
1h 55m
$14–45
Drive 86 mi
1. Drive from Sacramento to Chicocar 86 mi
1h 37m
$16–23

Sacramento to Chico by train (Amtrak)

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1h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 84.8 mi
Duration: 1h 48m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $27–60 and the journey takes 1h 48m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily.

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