There are 6 ways to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Chico by train (Amtrak), subway, bus, rideshare, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Sacramento (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
7h 10m$70–152BART, bus
cheapest- Take the subway from Milpitas to West Oaklandsubway
- Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus
7h 39m$34–62Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from San Jose-SJC to Chico190.8 mi
3h 35mDrive 190.8 mi
- Drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Chicocar 190.8 mi
3h 35m$35–51Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
7h 13m$70–158Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 34m$76–118
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Chico by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Chico is to BART and bus which costs $30 - $65 and takes 7h 39m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Chico is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Chico. However, there are services departing from SJC Airport Terminal A and arriving at Chico Amtrak via San Jose and Stockton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Chico. However, there are services departing from Santa Clara Amtrak and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between San Jose Airport (SJC) and Chico is 222 miles. The road distance is 191.9 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Chico without a car is to train via Sacramento which takes 7h 10m and costs $65 - $160.
It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Chico, including transfers.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Chico bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Clara Amtrak station.
The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Chico is to train via Sacramento which takes 7h 10m and costs $65 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 8h 34m.
What companies run services between San Jose Airport (SJC), USA and Chico, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Chico Amtrak via Santa Clara Transit Center, Santa Clara Amtrak, and Sacramento in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Chico Amtrak via Santa Clara Transit Center, Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, and Stockton in around 8h 34m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Milpitas to West Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- BART
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- 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 San Jose to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from San Jose-SJC to Chico
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Chico bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose Airport (SJC) to Chico is 192 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Chico.
There are 37+ hotels available in Chico.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between San Jose Airport (SJC) and Chico. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.