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How to get fromSan Mateo to Chicoby subway, train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from San Mateo to Chico by subway, train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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  1. BART, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from Millbrae to MacArthursubway subway Red-N / ...
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    6h 48m
    $63–136

  2. Line 292 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from S Delaware St & 2nd Ave to Mission St & 1st Stbus bus 292
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 50m
    $28–54

  3. Drive 179 mi

    1. Drive from San Mateo to Chicocar car 179 mi
    3h 23m
    $33–48

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SFO - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    5h 41m
    $470–829

  5. BART, train via Sacramento

    1. Take the subway from Millbrae to Richmondsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    6h 53m
    $66–135

  6. BART, train, bus

    1. Take the subway from Millbrae to Richmondsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrakbus bus
    7h 20m
    $68–118

San Mateo to Chico by bus, subway, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 203.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

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

You can take a bus from S Delaware St & 2nd Ave to Chico Bus Station via San Francisco Bus Station and Sacramento Bus Station in around 7h 50m.

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