What is the cheapest way to get from Chico to Mountain View?

The cheapest way to get from Chico to Mountain View is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chico to Mountain View?

The fastest way to get from Chico to Mountain View is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Chico and Mountain View?

No, there is no direct bus from Chico to Mountain View. However, there are services departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at El Camino & Castro via Stockton, San Jose Diridon and Santa Clara & 1st. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Chico and Mountain View?

No, there is no direct train from Chico to Mountain View. However, there are services departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at Mountain View Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

How far is it from Chico to Mountain View?

The distance between Chico and Mountain View is 227 miles. The road distance is 195.4 miles.

How do I travel from Chico to Mountain View without a car?

The best way to get from Chico to Mountain View without a car is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs $45 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Chico to Mountain View?

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Chico to Mountain View, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chico to Mountain View bus from?

Chico to Mountain View bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chico Amtrak station.

Where do I catch the Chico to Mountain View train from?

Chico to Mountain View train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chico Amtrak station.

Train or bus from Chico to Mountain View?

The best way to get from Chico to Mountain View is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 32m.

Where does the Chico to Mountain View bus arrive?

Chico to Mountain View bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.

Where does the Chico to Mountain View train arrive?

Chico to Mountain View train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Can I drive from Chico to Mountain View?

Yes, the driving distance between Chico to Mountain View is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Chico to Mountain View.

Where can I stay near Mountain View?

There are 619+ hotels available in Mountain View.

Chico to Mountain View - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Chico to Mountain View by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, or plane

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to San JoseCoast Starlight
6h 35m
$45–92
Drive 194.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chico to Mountain View194.3 mi
3h 35m
$36–52
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to StocktonAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Stockton to San JoseAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 32m
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)SMF - SFO
6h 17m
$60–272
Train via Sacramento (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to SacramentoCoast Starlight
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara AmtrakCapitol Corridor
6h 38m
$52–86

Chico to Mountain View by train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Trains

6h 35mAverage Duration

$45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 225.4 mi
Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Mountain View, Santa Clara County, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chico Amtrak to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chico Amtrak to El Camino & Castro via Stockton, San Jose, San Jose Diridon, Santa Clara & 2nd, and Santa Clara & 1st in around 7h 32m.

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