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How to get fromStanford University to Chicoby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from Stanford University to Chico by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Jose to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    7h 36m
    $75–149

  2. Line 292 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 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
    9h
    $32–64

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 57m
    $77–119

  4. Drive 190 mi

    1. Drive from Stanford University to Chicocar car 190 mi
    3h 46m
    $35–51

Stanford University to Chico by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 233.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 36m

What companies run services between Stanford University, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Stanford University to Chico Amtrak via Stanford Oval, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5, Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, and Stockton in around 8h 57m.

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