What is the cheapest way to get from Chico to Salinas?

The cheapest way to get from Chico to Salinas is to bus which costs $35 - $80 and takes 8h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chico to Salinas?

The fastest way to get from Chico to Salinas is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Chico and Salinas?

No, there is no direct bus from Chico station to Salinas station. However, there are services departing from Chico Bus Station and arriving at Salinas Train Station via Sacramento Bus Station and Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Chico and Salinas?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at Salinas. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 54m.

How far is it from Chico to Salinas?

The distance between Chico and Salinas is 284 miles. The road distance is 250.4 miles.

How do I travel from Chico to Salinas without a car?

The best way to get from Chico to Salinas without a car is to train which takes 7h 54m and costs $75 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Chico to Salinas?

The train from Chico Amtrak to Salinas takes 7h 54m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Chico to Salinas bus from?

Chico to Salinas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chico Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chico to Salinas train from?

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

Train or bus from Chico to Salinas?

The best way to get from Chico to Salinas is to train which takes 7h 54m and costs $75 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 8h 5m.

Where does the Chico to Salinas bus arrive?

Chico to Salinas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Where does the Chico to Salinas train arrive?

Chico to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.

Can I drive from Chico to Salinas?

Yes, the driving distance between Chico to Salinas is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Chico to Salinas.

How do I get a train ticket from Chico to Salinas?

Book your Chico to Salinas train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Chico to Salinas?

Book your Chico to Salinas bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Salinas?

There are 139+ hotels available in Salinas.

Chico to Salinas - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Chico to Salinas by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
7h 54m
$75–170
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus
3. Take the bus from Oakland to Salinas Train Stationbus
8h 5m
$39–77
Drive 249 mi
1. Drive from Chico to Salinascar 249 mi
4h 30m
$46–66

Chico to Salinas by train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Trains

7h 54mAverage Duration

$75Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 281.9 mi
Duration: 7h 54m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chico Amtrak to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $75–170 and the journey takes 7h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Salinas Train Station via Sacramento Bus Station and Oakland in around 8h 5m.

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