There are 4 ways to get from Chico to Chowchilla by train, bus, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to SacramentoCoast Starlight
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus StopGreyhound US0810
7h 22m$105–153Drive 217 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chico to Chowchilla217 mi
3h 51m$40–58Bus
- Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus StationFlixBus N2111
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Madera Bus StopGreyhound US0810
7h 55m$58–157Bus via Stockton
- Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to StocktonAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Stockton to Madera Bus StopGreyhound US0810
8h 49m
Chico to Chowchilla by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chico to Chowchilla is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Chico to Chowchilla is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Chico station to Chowchilla. However, there are services departing from Chico Bus Station and arriving at Chowchilla - Save Mart via Sacramento Bus Station and Intermodal Center/Downtown Madera. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
The distance between Chico and Chowchilla is 244 miles. The road distance is 218.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chico to Chowchilla without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 22m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Chico to Chowchilla, including transfers.
Chico to Chowchilla bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chico Bus Station.
Chico to Chowchilla bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chico to Chowchilla is 218 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Chico to Chowchilla.
There are four+ hotels available in Chowchilla.
What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Chowchilla, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Chowchilla - Save Mart via Sacramento Bus Station and Intermodal Center/Downtown Madera in around 7h 55m.
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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
- $17–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Madera Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Stockton to Madera Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- 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
- $20–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.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
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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