There are 3 ways to get from Chico to Capitola by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to San JoseCoast Starlight
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front17
7h 42m$45–66Drive 221.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chico to Capitola221.6 mi
4h 13m$41–59Bus
- Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Stockton
- Take the bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front17
8h 3m
Chico to Capitola by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chico to Capitola is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Chico to Capitola is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Chico to Capitola. However, there are services departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at 41st Ave & Clares via Stockton, Diridon Station and Front & Soquel Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
The distance between Chico and Capitola is 251 miles. The road distance is 222.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chico to Capitola without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 42m and costs $45 - $70.
It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Chico to Capitola, including transfers.
Chico to Capitola bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chico Amtrak station.
Chico to Capitola bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chico to Capitola is 223 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Chico to Capitola.
There are 153+ hotels available in Capitola.
What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Capitola, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Chico Amtrak to 41st Ave & Clares via Stockton, San Jose, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 8h 3m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chico Amtrak to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (831) 425-8600
- Website
- scmtd.com
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://scmtd.com/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Chico Amtrak to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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