There are 4 ways to get from Walnut Creek to Chico by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Martinez to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
4h 46m$47–97Drive 145.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Walnut Creek to Chicocar 145.8 mi
2h 44m$27–39Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
5h 43m$31–56Train via Sacramento (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
5h 59m$57–122
Walnut Creek to Chico by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Walnut Creek to Chico is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Walnut Creek to Chico is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Walnut Creek 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 5h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Walnut Creek to Chico. However, there are services departing from Martinez and arriving at Chico Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
The distance between Walnut Creek and Chico is 156 miles. The road distance is 146.6 miles.
The best way to get from Walnut Creek to Chico without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Walnut Creek to Chico, including transfers.
Walnut Creek to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.
Walnut Creek to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Martinez station.
The best way to get from Walnut Creek to Chico is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 43m.
What companies run services between Walnut Creek, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Martinez to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Walnut Creek to Chico Bus Station via West Oakland, Oakland, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 5h 43m.
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Walnut Creek to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Walnut Creek to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chico Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Walnut Creek to Chico is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Walnut Creek to Chico.
There are 38+ hotels available in Chico.