There are 6 ways to get from San Bruno Station (BART) to Chico by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, subway, or bus
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 Emeryville to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
5h 57m$60–127Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
7h 8m$28–54Drive 172 mi
- Drive from San Bruno Station (BART) to Chicocar 172 mi
3h 16m$32–46Fly, train
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SFO - SMF
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
5h 29m$487–824BART, train
- Take the subway from San Bruno to Richmondsubway
- Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
6h 19m$59–124BART, train, bus
- Take the subway from San Bruno to Richmondsubway
- Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrakbus
6h 26m$62–109
San Bruno Station (BART) to Chico by subway, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Bruno Station (BART) to Chico is to bus which costs $28 - $55 and takes 7h 8m.
The fastest way to get from San Bruno Station (BART) to Chico is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from San Bruno Station (BART) to Chico station. However, there are services departing from S Airport Blvd & Utah Ave and arriving at Chico Bus Station via San Francisco Bus Station and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from San Bruno Station (BART) to Chico. However, there are services departing from San Bruno and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Emeryville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between San Bruno Station (BART) and Chico is 196 miles. The road distance is 173 miles.
The best way to get from San Bruno Station (BART) to Chico without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from San Bruno Station (BART) to Chico, including transfers.
San Bruno Station (BART) to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.
San Bruno Station (BART) to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Emeryville station.
The best way to get from San Bruno Station (BART) to Chico is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs $60 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $55 and takes 7h 8m.
What companies run services between San Bruno Station (BART), CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Emeryville to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from San Bruno Station (BART) to Chico Bus Station via S Airport Blvd & Utah Ave, San Francisco Bus Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 7h 8m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Emeryville to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from San Bruno to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
Subway from San Bruno to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
San Bruno Station (BART) to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
San Bruno Station (BART) to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chico Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Bruno Station (BART) to Chico is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from San Bruno Station (BART) to Chico.
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