There are 3 ways to get from Union City to Chico by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Oakland to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
5h 56m$60–126Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
6h 34m$30–56Drive 174.4 mi
- Drive from Union City to Chicocar 174.4 mi
3h 25m$32–46
Union City to Chico by subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Union City to Chico is to bus which costs $29 - $60 and takes 6h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Union City to Chico is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Union City to Chico station. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Chico Bus Station via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Union City to Chico. However, there are services departing from Union City and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
The distance between Union City and Chico is 196 miles. The road distance is 175.4 miles.
The best way to get from Union City to Chico without a car is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs $55 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Union City to Chico, including transfers.
Union City to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.
Union City to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Union City to Chico is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $60 and takes 6h 34m.
What companies run services between Union City, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Union City to Chico Bus Station via West Oakland, Oakland, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 6h 34m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Union City to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Union City to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chico Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Union City to Chico is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Union City to Chico.
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