There are 3 ways to get from Salinas Station to Chico by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Salinas to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
7h 24m$90–190Drive 248.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salinas Station to Chicocar 248.2 mi
4h 32m$46–66Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to Oaklandbus
- Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus
7h 35m$79–122
Salinas Station to Chico by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salinas Station to Chico is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Salinas Station to Chico is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Salinas Station station to Chico station. However, there are services departing from Salinas Train Station and arriving at Chico Bus Station via Oakland and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Salinas and arriving at Chico Amtrak. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 24m.
The distance between Salinas Station and Chico is 284 miles. The road distance is 249.7 miles.
The best way to get from Salinas Station to Chico without a car is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs $90 - $190.
The train from Salinas to Chico Amtrak takes 7h 24m including transfers and departs once daily.
Salinas Station to Chico bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Salinas Train Station.
Salinas Station to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Salinas Station to Chico is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs $90 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 7h 35m.
What companies run services between Salinas Station, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salinas Train Station to Chico Bus Station via Oakland and Sacramento Bus Station in around 7h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Salinas Train Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–50
Bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $29–45
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Salinas Station to Chico bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Oakland station.
Salinas Station to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chico Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salinas Station to Chico is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Salinas Station to Chico.
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