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How to get fromSan Francisco to Chico Stationby bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to Chico Station by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    4h 45m
    $26–51

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    5h 47m
    $58–124

  3. Drive 162.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Chico Stationcar car 162.8 mi
    3h 5m
    $30–43

  4. Train via Sacramento (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    5h 56m
    $56–121

  5. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 3m
    $59–106

San Francisco to Chico Station by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 174.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Chico Bus Station via Sacramento Bus Station in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 4h 16m.

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