There are 3 ways to get from Chico to Pinole by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Martineztrain Coast Starlight
5h 20m$49–97Drive 140.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chico to Pinolecar 140.4 mi
2h 40m$26–37Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
7h 8m$34–58
Chico to Pinole by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chico to Pinole is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Chico to Pinole is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Chico station to Pinole. However, there are services departing from Chico Bus Station and arriving at San Pablo Ave and Appian Way - Eastbound via Sacramento Bus Station, Salesforce Transit Center Bay 31 and Hercules Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Chico to Pinole. However, there are services departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at Martinez via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Chico and Pinole is 156 miles. The road distance is 141.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chico to Pinole without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Chico to Pinole, including transfers.
Chico to Pinole bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chico Bus Station.
Chico to Pinole train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chico Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Chico to Pinole is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 7h 8m.
What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Pinole, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chico Amtrak to Martinez once daily. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to San Pablo Ave and Appian Way - Eastbound via Sacramento Bus Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Salesforce Transit Center Bay 31, and Hercules Transit Center in around 7h 8m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chico Amtrak to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Chico to Pinole bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Chico to Pinole train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Martinez station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chico to Pinole is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Chico to Pinole.
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