There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to California State University, Chico by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- 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
5h 47m$26–52Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
5h 59m$58–124Drive 163.1 mi
- Drive from San Francisco to California State University, Chicocar 163.1 mi
3h 6m$30–43Train via Sacramento (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
6h 8m$56–121Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 15m$58–106
San Francisco to California State University, Chico by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to California State University, Chico is to bus which costs $26 - $55 and takes 5h 47m.
The fastest way to get from San Francisco to California State University, Chico is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco station to California State University, Chico station. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Bus Station and arriving at Chico Bus Station via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to California State University, Chico. However, there are services departing from 16th Street / Mission and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between San Francisco and California State University, Chico is 181 miles. The road distance is 164.1 miles.
The best way to get from San Francisco to California State University, Chico without a car is to bus which takes 5h 47m and costs $26 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from San Francisco to California State University, Chico, including transfers.
San Francisco to California State University, Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.
San Francisco to California State University, Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from San Francisco to California State University, Chico is to bus which takes 5h 47m and costs $26 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $130 and takes 5h 59m.
What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and California State University, Chico, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to California State University, Chico via Sacramento Bus Station and Chico Bus Station in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 4h 16m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
San Francisco to California State University, Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
San Francisco to California State University, Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chico Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to California State University, Chico is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from San Francisco to California State University, Chico.
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