There are 4 ways to get from Chico to Bodega Bay by train, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, drive (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Take the train from Sacramento to Richmond
- Drive from Richmond to Bodega Bay
5h 48m$53–68Drive 166.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chico to Bodega Bay166.2 mi
3h 50m$31–44Bus
- Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Vallejo Transit Center
- Take the bus from Vallejo to Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop
8h 15mTrain, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to MartinezCoast Starlight
- Take the bus from Martinez to Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus StopAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 17m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chico to Bodega Bay is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Chico to Bodega Bay is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Chico station to Bodega Bay. However, there are services departing from Chico Bus Station and arriving at Hwy 1 & Tides Inn - Bodega Bay via Sacramento Bus Station, Vallejo and Coddingtown Mall - Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
The distance between Chico and Bodega Bay is 223 miles. The road distance is 167.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chico to Bodega Bay without a car is to bus which takes 8h 15m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Chico to Bodega Bay, including transfers.
Chico to Bodega Bay bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chico Bus Station.
Chico to Bodega Bay bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chico to Bodega Bay is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Chico to Bodega Bay.
There are 242+ hotels available in Bodega Bay.
What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Bodega Bay, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Hwy 1 & Tides Inn - Bodega Bay via Sacramento Bus Station, Vallejo, and Coddingtown Mall - Amtrak in around 8h 15m.
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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
- $17–26
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–26
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chico Amtrak to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $23–40
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $18–80
- Business - advance purchase
- $25–140
- Business Class
- $40–210
- 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
- $21–80
- 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
- $22–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Vallejo Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–22
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Vallejo to Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Martinez to Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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