There are 4 ways to get from Atwater to Chico by bus (Greyhound), car, bus, train, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Sacramento
best- 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 10m$30–49Drive 191.5 mi
- Drive from Atwater to Chicocar 191.5 mi
3h 27m$35–51Bus, train
- Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Lodi Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
7h 48mBus
- Take the bus from Atwater Transpo to Roger K. Fall Transit Centerbus T
- Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to Stockton Transit Centerbus 80
- Take the bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrakbus
9h 21m
Atwater to Chico by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Atwater to Chico is to bus via Sacramento which costs $30 - $50 and takes 7h 10m.
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 station. However, there are services departing from Atwater Transpo and arriving at Chico Bus Station via Turlock and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Atwater and Chico is 208 miles. The road distance is 192.6 miles.
The best way to get from Atwater to Chico without a car is to bus via Sacramento which takes 7h 10m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Atwater to Chico, including transfers.
Atwater to Chico bus services, operated by The Bus, depart from Atwater Transpo station.
Atwater to Chico bus services, operated by The Bus, arrive at Roger K. Fall Transit Center 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 Transpo to Chico Bus Station via Roger K. Fall Transit Center, Turlock, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 7h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Turlock to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Merced Bus Stop to Lodi Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
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