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How to get fromWatsonville to Chicoby bus, train, bus (Amtrak), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Watsonville to Chico by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    8h 50m
    $82–162

  2. Drive 235.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Watsonville to Chicocar car 235.6 mi
    4h 23m
    $43–63

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrakbus bus
    10h 11m
    $90–132

Watsonville to Chico by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 264.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 50m

What companies run services between Watsonville, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from E Beach & Union to Chico Amtrak via Soquel Ave & Front, Front, Diridon Station, San Jose, and Stockton in around 10h 11m.

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