Rome2Rio

How to get fromSouth San Francisco Station (BART) to Chicoby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, subway, or bus

Find Transport to Chico

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from South San Francisco Station (BART) to Chico by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, subway, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Emeryville to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    5h 54m
    $55–116

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    7h 20m
    $29–55

  3. Drive 171.5 mi

    1. Drive from South San Francisco Station (BART) to Chicocar car 171.5 mi
    3h 16m
    $32–46

  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 32m
    $467–820

  5. BART, train

    1. Take the subway from South San Francisco to Richmondsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    6h 16m
    $55–113

  6. BART, train, bus

    1. Take the subway from South San Francisco to Richmondsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrakbus bus
    6h 23m
    $58–103

South San Francisco Station (BART) to Chico by subway, bus, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from South San Francisco Station (BART) to Chico.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 192.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between South San Francisco Station (BART), CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Emeryville to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino Real & BART-South SF to Chico Bus Station via Daly City BART Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 7h 20m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers