There are 3 ways to get from Aptos to Chico by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
- Take the train from San Jose to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
8h 24m$54–84Drive 226.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aptos to Chicocar 226.3 mi
4h 13m$42–60Bus
- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
- Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus
- Take the bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrakbus
9h 35m
Aptos to Chico by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aptos to Chico is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Aptos to Chico is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Aptos to Chico. However, there are services departing from Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Front, San Jose and Stockton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
The distance between Aptos and Chico is 254 miles. The road distance is 227.6 miles.
The best way to get from Aptos to Chico without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 24m and costs $50 - $85.
It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Aptos to Chico, including transfers.
Aptos to Chico bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, depart from Front station.
Aptos to Chico bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Diridon Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aptos to Chico is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Aptos to Chico.
There are 43+ hotels available in Chico.
What companies run services between Aptos, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd to Chico Amtrak via River St S. & Soquel Ave, Front, Diridon Station, San Jose, and Stockton in around 9h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (831) 425-8600
- Website
- scmtd.com
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://scmtd.com/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from San Jose to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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