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How to get fromChico to San Rafaelby bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Chico to San Rafael by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train Capitol Corridor
    5h 38m
    $61–108

  2. Drive 158.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chico to San Rafaelcar car 158.4 mi
    2h 59m
    $29–42

  3. Train via Sacramento (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train Capitol Corridor
    5h 42m
    $57–121

  4. Bus, line 101 bus

    1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus bus 101 / ...
    5h 50m
    $32–59

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    6h 24m
    $62–127

Chico to San Rafael by bus, train, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 182.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and San Rafael, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Chico Amtrak to Andersen Dr & Francisco Blvd W via Sacramento, Richmond, Richmond, El Cerrito Del Norte, and El Cerrito del Norte BART Station in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via Sacramento Bus Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A in around 5h 50m.

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