There are 3 ways to get from Chico to Alturas by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Redding AmtrakCoast Starlight
- Take the bus from Redding Area Bus Authority - to Corner Of Main And West Fifth AveRedding
5h 18m$40–52Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chico Amtrak Station – Orange St and W. 5th St to Downtown Passenger Terminal99X
- Take the bus from Redding Area Bus Authority - to Corner Of Main And West Fifth AveRedding
5h 25m$27–60Drive 198.9 mi
- Drive from Chico to Alturas198.9 mi
4h 39m$37–53
Chico to Alturas by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chico to Alturas is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Chico to Alturas is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Chico station to Alturas. However, there are services departing from Chico Amtrak Station – Orange St and W. 5th St and arriving at Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave via Redding Area Bus Authority -. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Chico and Alturas is 219 miles. The road distance is 200.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chico to Alturas without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 18m and costs $40 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Chico to Alturas, including transfers.
Chico to Alturas bus services, operated by RABA, depart from Chico Amtrak Station – Orange St and W. 5th St.
Chico to Alturas bus services, operated by RABA, arrive at Downtown Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chico to Alturas is 200 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Chico to Alturas.
There are five+ hotels available in Alturas.
What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Alturas, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Chico Amtrak Station – Orange St and W. 5th St to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave via Downtown Passenger Terminal and Redding Area Bus Authority - in around 5h 25m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chico Amtrak to Redding Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 530-233-6410
- Website
- sagestage.com
Bus from Redding Area Bus Authority - to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $22–30
- Website
- https://sagestage.com
- Phone
- +1 530-241-2877
- Website
- rabaride.com
Bus from Chico Amtrak Station – Orange St and W. 5th St to Downtown Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.rabaride.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chico Amtrak Station – Orange St and W. 5th St to Downtown Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chico Amtrak Station – Orange St and W. 5th St to Downtown Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–27
- 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 Chico Amtrak Station – Orange St and W. 5th St to Downtown Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–30
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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