There are 4 ways to get from Chico to Milpitas by train, subway, bus (Amtrak), car, or train (Amtrak)
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Train, BART
best- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Take the train from Sacramento to Richmond
- Take the subway from Richmond to Milpitas
6h 7m$51–63Drive 184.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chico to Milpitas184.3 mi
3h 26m$34–49Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to StocktonAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Stockton to San JoseAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 17mTrain (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to San JoseCoast Starlight
7h 4m$45–64
Chico to Milpitas by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chico to Milpitas is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Chico to Milpitas is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Chico to Milpitas. However, there are services departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at Main & Serra via Stockton, San Jose Diridon and 1st & Santa Clara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Chico to Milpitas. However, there are services departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at Milpitas via Sacramento and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
The distance between Chico and Milpitas is 211 miles. The road distance is 185.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chico to Milpitas without a car is to train and BART which takes 6h 7m and costs $50 - $65.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Chico to Milpitas, including transfers.
Chico to Milpitas bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chico Amtrak station.
Chico to Milpitas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chico Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Chico to Milpitas is to bus which takes 7h 17m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 7h 4m.
What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Milpitas, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Chico Amtrak to Main & Serra via Stockton, San Jose, San Jose Diridon, Santa Clara & 2nd, and 1st & Santa Clara in around 7h 17m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chico Amtrak to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $40–55 and the journey takes 6h 2m.
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 San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Richmond to Milpitas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
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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More Questions & Answers
Chico to Milpitas bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.
Chico to Milpitas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chico to Milpitas is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Chico to Milpitas.
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