There are 4 ways to get from Chico to Atwater by bus (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 via Sacramento (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Turlockbus Greyhound US0831
6h 50m$32–50Drive 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 Turlockbus Greyhound US0831
8h 13m$67–103Bus
- 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 23m
Chico to Atwater by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chico to Atwater is to bus via Sacramento which costs $30 - $50 and takes 6h 50m.
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 Roger K. Fall Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Chico and Atwater is 204 miles. The road distance is 192.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chico to Atwater without a car is to bus via Sacramento which takes 6h 50m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Chico to Atwater, including transfers.
Chico to Atwater bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chico Bus Station.
Chico to Atwater bus services, operated by Greyhound 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 34+ 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, Turlock, and Roger K. Fall Transit Center in around 6h 50m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- 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 Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Turlock
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Turlock
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chico Amtrak to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
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