There are 4 ways to get from Chico to El Sobrante by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
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Train via Sacramento (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to SacramentoCoast Starlight
- Take the train from Sacramento to RichmondCapitol Corridor
5h 58m$46–70Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to MartinezCoast Starlight
6h 14m$22–83Bus
- Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus StationFlixBus N2111
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Vallejo Transit CenterGreyhound US0870
6h 10m$42–111Drive 142.3 mi
- Drive from Chico to El Sobrante142.3 mi
2h 40m$26–38
Chico to El Sobrante by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chico to El Sobrante is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Chico to El Sobrante is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Chico station to El Sobrante. However, there are services departing from Chico Bus Station and arriving at Fitzgerald Dr - Target via Sacramento Bus Station, Vallejo Transit Center and El Cerrito del Norte Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Chico and El Sobrante is 171 miles. The road distance is 143.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chico to El Sobrante without a car is to train via Sacramento which takes 5h 58m and costs $45 - $70.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Chico to El Sobrante, including transfers.
Chico to El Sobrante bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chico Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chico to El Sobrante is to train via Sacramento which takes 5h 58m and costs $45 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $120 and takes 6h 10m.
Chico to El Sobrante bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chico to El Sobrante is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Chico to El Sobrante.
What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and El Sobrante, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Chico Amtrak to Fitzgerald Dr - Target via Sacramento, Richmond, Richmond, El Cerrito Del Norte, and El Cerrito del Norte Station in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Fitzgerald Dr - Target via Sacramento Bus Station, Vallejo Transit Center, and El Cerrito del Norte Station in around 6h 10m.
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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
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
- $23–85
- 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
- $24–85
- 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/
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