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

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

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  1. Train via Sacramento (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to SacramentotrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to RichmondtrainCapitol Corridor
    5h 55m
    $49–85

  2. Drive 158.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chico to San Rafaelcar158.4 mi
    2h 57m
    $29–42

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus StationbusFlixBus N2111
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Vallejo Transit CenterbusGreyhound US0870
    6h 12m
    $44–130

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to EmeryvilletrainCoast Starlight
    6h 28m
    $44–530

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentobus
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Suisun-Fairfieldtrain
    3. Take the bus from Spring St & Suisun-Fairfield Amtrak to El Cerrito del Norte StationbusR / ...
    6h 56m

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via Sacramento Bus Station, Vallejo Transit Center, and El Cerrito del Norte BART Station in around 6h 12m.

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