There are 3 ways to get from San Jose to California State University, Chico by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Jose to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
5h 51m$65–150Drive 191.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Jose to California State University, Chicocar 191.6 mi
3h 36m$35–51Bus (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
7h 12m$71–107
San Jose to California State University, Chico by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose to California State University, Chico is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose to California State University, Chico is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose to California State University, Chico. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Stockton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Jose and arriving at Chico Amtrak. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between San Jose and California State University, Chico is 216 miles. The road distance is 192.7 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose to California State University, Chico without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs $65 - $150.
The train from San Jose to Chico Amtrak takes 5h 39m including transfers and departs once daily.
San Jose to California State University, Chico bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
San Jose to California State University, Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from San Jose to California State University, Chico is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs $65 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 12m.
What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and California State University, Chico, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $65–150 and the journey takes 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose to California State University, Chico via Stockton and Chico Amtrak in around 7h 12m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Jose to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
San Jose to California State University, Chico bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.
San Jose to California State University, Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chico Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to California State University, Chico is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from San Jose to California State University, Chico.
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