There are 3 ways to get from Scotts Valley, CA to Chico by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), or car
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 Cavallaro Transit Center to Diridon Stationbus 17
- Take the train from San Jose to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
7h 22m$79–152Drive 216.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Scotts Valley, CA to Chicocar 216.3 mi
4h 4m$40–57Bus
- Take the bus from Cavallaro Transit Center to Diridon Stationbus 17
- Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus
- Take the bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrakbus
8h 43m$81–122
Scotts Valley, CA to Chico by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scotts Valley, CA to Chico is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Scotts Valley, CA to Chico is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Scotts Valley, CA to Chico. However, there are services departing from Cavallaro Transit Center and arriving at Chico Amtrak via San Jose and Stockton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
The distance between Scotts Valley, CA and Chico is 242 miles. The road distance is 217.6 miles.
The best way to get from Scotts Valley, CA to Chico without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 22m and costs $75 - $160.
It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Scotts Valley, CA to Chico, including transfers.
Scotts Valley, CA to Chico bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, depart from Cavallaro Transit Center station.
Scotts Valley, CA to Chico bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Diridon Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scotts Valley, CA to Chico is 218 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Scotts Valley, CA to Chico.
There are 37+ hotels available in Chico.
What companies run services between Scotts Valley, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Cavallaro Transit Center to Chico Amtrak via Diridon Station, San Jose, and Stockton in around 8h 43m.
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
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (831) 425-8600
- Website
- scmtd.com
Bus from Cavallaro Transit Center to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://scmtd.com/en/
Bus from Cavallaro Transit Center to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://scmtd.com/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Cavallaro Transit Center to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Cavallaro Transit Center to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from San Jose to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- 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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