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How to get fromSan Carlos to Chicoby subway, train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train (Amtrak), or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from San Carlos to Chico by subway, train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train (Amtrak), or bus

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  1. BART, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from Millbrae to Richmondsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    7h 3m
    $67–136

  2. Line 292 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Mission St & 1st Stbus bus 292 / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 26m
    $29–58

  3. Drive 184.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Carlos to Chicocar car 184.8 mi
    3h 28m
    $34–49

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SFO - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    5h 51m
    $471–830

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    7h 18m
    $71–158

  6. BART, train, bus

    1. Take the subway from Millbrae to Richmondsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrakbus bus
    7h 44m
    $68–119

San Carlos to Chico by train and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 208.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between San Carlos, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave to Chico Bus Station via Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1, San Francisco Bus Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 8h 26m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $65–150 and the journey takes 5h 39m.

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