There are 4 ways to get from Carmichael to Chico by tram, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, 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.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Mather Field/Mills Station to Sacramento Valley StationGold
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chico AmtrakCoast Starlight
3h 27m$20–42Drive 92.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carmichael to Chico92.8 mi
1h 49m$17–25Line 23 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Fair Oaks Blvd & Marconi Ave to Arden Way & Del Paso Blvd Lrt23
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus StationFlixBus N2111
4h 20m$32–88Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Chico AmtrakAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 23m
Carmichael to Chico by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carmichael to Chico is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Carmichael to Chico is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $16 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Carmichael to Chico. However, there are services departing from Fair Oaks Blvd & Marconi Ave and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Arden Way & Del Paso Blvd Lrt and Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Carmichael station to Chico. However, there are services departing from Mather Field/Mills Station and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Carmichael and Chico is 98 miles. The road distance is 93.4 miles.
The best way to get from Carmichael to Chico without a car is to tram and train which takes 3h 27m and costs $20 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Carmichael to Chico, including transfers.
Carmichael to Chico bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
Carmichael to Chico train services, operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, depart from Mather Field/Mills Station.
Carmichael to Chico bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chico Amtrak station.
What companies run services between Carmichael, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Fair Oaks Blvd & Marconi Ave to Chico Bus Station via Arden Way & Del Paso Blvd Lrt, Arden/Del Paso Station, 7th & Capitol Station, 8Th St & Capitol Ave, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 4h 20m.
- Phone
- +1 916 321 2877
- Website
- sacrt.com
Tram from Mather Field/Mills Station to Sacramento Valley Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.sacrt.com
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
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 916 321 2877
- Website
- sacrt.com
Bus from Fair Oaks Blvd & Marconi Ave to Arden Way & Del Paso Blvd Lrt
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.sacrt.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Carmichael to Chico train services, operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, arrive at Sacramento Valley Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmichael to Chico is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Carmichael to Chico.
There are 45+ hotels available in Chico.











