There are 4 ways to get from Atwater to Chico by bus (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Atwater to Stocktonbus 1
- Take the bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 41m$67–108Bus via Sacramento
cheapest- Take the bus from Atwater Transpo to Roger K. Fall Transit Centerbus T
- Take the bus from Turlock to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus
7h 5m$28–60Drive 191.5 mi
- Drive from Atwater to Chicocar 191.5 mi
3h 27m$35–51Bus, train
- Take the bus from Atwater to Stocktonbus 1
- Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
6h 24m$66–118
Atwater to Chico by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atwater to Chico is to bus via Sacramento which costs $27 - $60 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Atwater to Chico is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Atwater to Chico. However, there are services departing from Atwater and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Stockton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between Atwater and Chico is 203 miles. The road distance is 192.6 miles.
The best way to get from Atwater to Chico without a car is to bus which takes 5h 41m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Atwater to Chico, including transfers.
Atwater to Chico bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Atwater station.
Atwater to Chico bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Stockton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atwater to Chico is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Atwater to Chico.
There are 40+ hotels available in Chico.
What companies run services between Atwater, Merced County, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Atwater to Chico Amtrak via Stockton and Stockton in around 5h 41m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- eplasales@eplalimo.com
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from Atwater to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://eplalimo.com/
- One Way
- $27–40
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Stockton to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- mercedthebus.com
Bus from Atwater Transpo to Roger K. Fall Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- http://www.mercedthebus.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Turlock to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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