There are 5 ways to get from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Chico by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to Petalumabus
- Take the bus from Petaluma to Martinezbus
- Take the train from Martinez to Chico Amtraktrain
7h 33m$84–177Drive 146.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Chicocar 146.2 mi
3h 22m$27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial-Maple & Brookwood to 1st St & Mission Stbus 172
- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus
8h 37m$53–122Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Santa Rosa-STS to Chico146.2 mi
3h 22mTrain
- Take the train from SMART Windsor to SMART San Rafaeltrain
- Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
8h 34m$61–136
Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Chico by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Chico is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Chico is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Chico station. However, there are services departing from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal and arriving at Chico Bus Station via Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial-Maple & Brookwood, San Francisco Bus Station and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Chico. However, there are services departing from SMART Windsor and arriving at Chico Amtrak via El Cerrito Del Norte, Richmond and Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
The distance between Santa Rosa Airport (STS) and Chico is 209 miles. The road distance is 147 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Chico without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 33m and costs $80 - $180.
It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Chico, including transfers.
Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Chico bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial-Maple & Brookwood station.
Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Chico train services, operated by SMART, depart from SMART Windsor station.
The best way to get from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Chico is to bus which takes 8h 37m and costs $50 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $140 and takes 8h 34m.
What companies run services between Santa Rosa Airport (STS), USA and Chico, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to Chico Bus Station via Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial-Maple & Brookwood, 1st St & Mission St, San Francisco Bus Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 8h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to Chico Amtrak via Windsor River Rd, SMART Windsor, SMART San Rafael, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, El Cerrito Del Norte, Richmond, Richmond, and Sacramento in around 8h 34m.
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
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 707-794-3330
- Website
- sonomamarintrain.org
Train from SMART Windsor to SMART San Rafael
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Website
- https://sonomamarintrain.org/
- Website
- https://sonomamarintrain.org/
- Phone
- +1 707-837-8700
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to Petaluma
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com/sonoma-county/
- First Passenger
- $25–55
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Petaluma to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- [email protected]
- Website
- goldengate.org
Bus from Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial-Maple & Brookwood to 1st St & Mission St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://www.goldengate.org/
- Adult
- $10–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Santa Rosa-STS to Chico
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Chico bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at 1st St & Mission St station.
Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Chico train services, operated by SMART, arrive at SMART San Rafael station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Chico is 147 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Chico.
There are 40+ hotels available in Chico.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Santa Rosa Airport (STS) and Chico. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








