What is the cheapest way to get from Chico to Berkeley?

The cheapest way to get from Chico to Berkeley is to bus which costs $27 - $55 and takes 5h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chico to Berkeley?

The fastest way to get from Chico to Berkeley is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Chico and Berkeley?

No, there is no direct bus from Chico station to Berkeley. However, there are services departing from Chico Bus Station and arriving at Oakland via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Chico and Berkeley?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at Emeryville. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Chico to Berkeley?

The distance between Chico and Berkeley is 170 miles. The road distance is 153.1 miles.

How do I travel from Chico to Berkeley without a car?

The best way to get from Chico to Berkeley without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs $55 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Chico to Berkeley?

The train from Chico Amtrak to Emeryville takes 4h 17m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Chico to Berkeley bus from?

Chico to Berkeley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chico Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chico to Berkeley train from?

Chico to Berkeley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chico Amtrak station.

Train or bus from Chico to Berkeley?

The best way to get from Chico to Berkeley is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs $55 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $55 and takes 5h 6m.

Where does the Chico to Berkeley bus arrive?

Chico to Berkeley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Where does the Chico to Berkeley train arrive?

Chico to Berkeley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.

Can I drive from Chico to Berkeley?

Yes, the driving distance between Chico to Berkeley is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Chico to Berkeley.

How do I get a train ticket from Chico to Berkeley?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Chico to Berkeley?

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There are 3 ways to get from Chico to Berkeley by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Emeryvilletrain Coast Starlight
4h 17m
$55–110
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0870
5h 6m
$27–52
Drive 152.2 mi
1. Drive from Chico to Berkeleycar 152.2 mi
2h 54m
$28–41

Chico to Berkeley by train (Amtrak)

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4h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 169.4 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Berkeley, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chico Amtrak to Emeryville once daily. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Downtown Berkeley via Sacramento Bus Station, Oakland, and West Oakland in around 5h 6m.

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