There are 4 ways to get from San Ramon to Chico by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Martinez to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
6h 25m$47–97Drive 156.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Ramon to Chicocar 156.6 mi
2h 56m$29–42Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Dublin-Pleasanton Amtrak Station to Stocktonbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 35m$64–97Train via Sacramento (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
6h 39m$58–114
San Ramon to Chico by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Ramon to Chico is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from San Ramon to Chico is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from San Ramon to Chico. However, there are services departing from San Ramon Transit Center and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Dublin-Pleasanton Amtrak Station and Stockton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from San Ramon to Chico. However, there are services departing from Martinez and arriving at Chico Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between San Ramon and Chico is 168 miles. The road distance is 157.5 miles.
The best way to get from San Ramon to Chico without a car is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from San Ramon to Chico, including transfers.
San Ramon to Chico bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dublin-Pleasanton Amtrak Station.
San Ramon to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Martinez station.
The best way to get from San Ramon to Chico is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 7h 35m.
What companies run services between San Ramon, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Martinez to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Ramon Transit Center to Chico Amtrak via Dublin Pleasanton BART, Dublin-Pleasanton Amtrak Station, and Stockton in around 7h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Martinez to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- 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 Dublin-Pleasanton Amtrak Station to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- 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 Ramon to Chico bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.
San Ramon to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chico Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Ramon to Chico is 158 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from San Ramon to Chico.
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