There are 4 ways to get from Chico to Exploratorium by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus StationFlixBus N2111
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus StationGreyhound US0870
5h 31m$42–120Drive 161.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chico to Exploratorium161.4 mi
3h 2m$30–43Train via Sacramento (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to SacramentoCoast Starlight
- Take the train from Sacramento to RichmondCapitol Corridor
5h 41m$47–57Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to EmeryvilleCoast Starlight
5h 44m$32–52
Chico to Exploratorium by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chico to Exploratorium is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Chico to Exploratorium is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Chico station to Exploratorium station. However, there are services departing from Chico Bus Station and arriving at San Francisco Bus Station via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Chico to Exploratorium. However, there are services departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at Embarcadero via Sacramento and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between Chico and Exploratorium is 178 miles. The road distance is 162.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chico to Exploratorium without a car is to bus which takes 5h 31m and costs $40 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Chico to Exploratorium, including transfers.
Chico to Exploratorium bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chico Bus Station.
Chico to Exploratorium train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chico Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Chico to Exploratorium is to bus which takes 5h 31m and costs $40 - $120. Alternatively, you can train via Sacramento, which costs $45 - $60 and takes 5h 41m.
What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Exploratorium, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Exploratorium via Sacramento Bus Station and San Francisco Bus Station in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chico Amtrak to Exploratorium via Sacramento, Richmond, Richmond, and Embarcadero in around 5h 41m.
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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 Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- $21–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chico to Exploratorium bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Chico to Exploratorium train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chico to Exploratorium is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Chico to Exploratorium.
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