There are 4 ways to get from Chico to Atwater by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, bus, 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
best- Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2111
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0810
6h 55m$33–74Drive 191.5 mi
- Drive from Chico to Atwatercar 191.5 mi
3h 26m$35–51Train, bus
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0810
8h 18m$45–94Bus via Stockton
- Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Stocktonbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Stockton Transit Center to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus 80
9h 26m$46–82
Chico to Atwater by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chico to Atwater is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Chico to Atwater is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Chico station to Atwater. However, there are services departing from Chico Bus Station and arriving at Atwater Transpo via Sacramento Bus Station and Transpo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Chico and Atwater is 233 miles. The road distance is 192.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chico to Atwater without a car is to bus which takes 6h 55m and costs $30 - $75.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Chico to Atwater, including transfers.
Chico to Atwater bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chico Bus Station.
Chico to Atwater bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chico to Atwater is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Chico to Atwater.
There are 37+ hotels available in Atwater.
What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Atwater, Merced County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Atwater Transpo via Sacramento Bus Station, Merced Bus Stop, and Transpo in around 6h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- 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 Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chico Amtrak to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- stanrta.org
Bus from Stockton Transit Center to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.stanrta.org/
- One Day Pass
- $2
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