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How to get fromSan Francisco Bay Area to Chicoby unknown, ferry, train, bus, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from San Francisco Bay Area to Chico by unknown, ferry, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Travel, ferry, train

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    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Oakland to Chico Amtraktrain train
    6h 39m

  2. Travel, ferry, bus

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 38m

  3. Travel, ferry, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SFO - SMF
    4. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    6h 50m

  4. Travel, ferry, train via Sacramento

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    4. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    6h 57m

  5. Travel, ferry, train, bus

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrakbus bus
    7h 6m

  6. Travel, ferry, fly to Redding Municipal Airport, train

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane SFO - RDD
    4. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Chico Amtraktrain train
    8h 20m

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration1h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 190.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Francisco Bay Area to Chico. However, you can travel to Alcatraz Island, take the ferry to Pier 33, walk to The Embarcadero & Bay St, take the vehicle to Market St & 2nd St, walk to Montgomery Street, take the subway to Lake Merritt, walk to Oakland, then take the train to Chico Amtrak. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from San Francisco Bay Area to Chico Bus Station via Alcatraz Island, Pier 33, The Embarcadero & Bay St, 1st St & Mission St, San Francisco Bus Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 7h 38m.

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