There are 4 ways to get from Chico to Gilroy by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oakland
- Take the bus from Oakland to Gilroy Bus Stop
7h 35m$47–190Drive 221.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chico to Gilroy221.4 mi
4h 1m$41–59Train, bus
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to San JoseCoast Starlight
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Monterey & 5th68
7h 48m$43–57Bus via Stockton
- Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Stockton
- Take the bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Monterey & 5th68
8h 1m
Chico to Gilroy by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chico to Gilroy is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Chico to Gilroy is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Chico station to Gilroy. However, there are services departing from Chico Bus Station and arriving at Gilroy Bus Stop via Sacramento Bus Station and Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
The distance between Chico and Gilroy is 258 miles. The road distance is 222.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chico to Gilroy without a car is to bus which takes 7h 35m and costs $45 - $190.
It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Chico to Gilroy, including transfers.
Chico to Gilroy bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chico Bus Station.
Chico to Gilroy bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chico to Gilroy is 223 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Chico to Gilroy.
Book your Chico to Gilroy bus tickets online with FlixBus.
What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Gilroy, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Gilroy Bus Stop via Sacramento Bus Station and Oakland in around 7h 35m.
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 (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
Bus from Oakland to Gilroy Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $12–85
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 Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- vta.org
Bus from San Jose Diridon to Monterey & 5th
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $2–5
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
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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