There are 6 ways to get from Chico to Mountain View by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to San JoseCoast Starlight
6h 35m$45–58Drive 194.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chico to Mountain View194.3 mi
3h 35m$36–52Bus
- Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus StationFlixBus N2111
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Jose Diridon StationGreyhound US0811d
7h 23m$54–157Train, fly
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)SMF - SFO
6h 17m$423–860Train via Sacramento (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to SacramentoCoast Starlight
- Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara AmtrakCapitol Corridor
6h 38m$56–83Bus via Stockton (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to StocktonAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Stockton to San JoseAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 32m
Chico to Mountain View by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chico to Mountain View is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Chico to Mountain View is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $35 - $55.
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.
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.
The distance between Chico and Mountain View is 227 miles. The road distance is 195.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chico to Mountain View without a car is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs $45 - $60.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Chico to Mountain View, including transfers.
Chico to Mountain View bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chico Amtrak station.
Chico to Mountain View train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chico Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Chico to Mountain View is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs $45 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $160 and takes 7h 23m.
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 $40–55 and the journey takes 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Mountain View Caltrain Northbound via Sacramento Bus Station, San Jose Diridon Station, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 7h 23m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–220
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
Train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $34–39
- 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
- $20–90
- 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
- $20–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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 Mountain View bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.
Chico to Mountain View train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chico to Mountain View is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Chico to Mountain View.
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