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How to get fromChico to Montereyby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Chico to Monterey by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    9h 15m
    $158–244

  2. Drive  260.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chico to Montereycar car 260.9 mi
    4h 44m
    $48–69

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Stocktonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    9h 46m

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SMF - MRY
    8h 29m
    $82–329

Chico to Monterey by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 301.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 15m

What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chico Amtrak to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $150–240 and the journey takes 7h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chico Amtrak to Tyler / Franklin via Stockton, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 9h 46m.

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