What is the cheapest way to get from Chico to Santa Rosa?

The cheapest way to get from Chico to Santa Rosa is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chico to Santa Rosa?

The fastest way to get from Chico to Santa Rosa is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Chico and Santa Rosa?

No, there is no direct bus from Chico station to Santa Rosa. However, there are services departing from Chico Bus Station and arriving at Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop via Sacramento Bus Station and Vallejo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Chico to Santa Rosa?

The distance between Chico and Santa Rosa is 195 miles. The road distance is 144.7 miles.

How do I travel from Chico to Santa Rosa without a car?

The best way to get from Chico to Santa Rosa without a car is to bus which takes 6h 20m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Chico to Santa Rosa?

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Chico to Santa Rosa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chico to Santa Rosa bus from?

Chico to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chico Bus Station.

Train or bus from Chico to Santa Rosa?

The best way to get from Chico to Santa Rosa is to bus which takes 6h 20m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $90 and takes 8h.

Where does the Chico to Santa Rosa bus arrive?

Chico to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Can I drive from Chico to Santa Rosa?

Yes, the driving distance between Chico to Santa Rosa is 145 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Chico to Santa Rosa.

Where can I stay near Santa Rosa?

There are 252+ hotels available in Santa Rosa.

Chico to Santa Rosa - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Vallejo Transit Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Vallejo to Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stopbus
6h 20m
Drive 143.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chico to Santa Rosacar 143.8 mi
3h 19m
$27–38
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Martineztrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the bus from Martinez to Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 22m
Train
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain
3. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain
8h
$50–87
Train, bus via San Francisco
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 101
8h 1m
$51–272

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chico to Santa Rosa.

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Distance: 193.6 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Santa Rosa, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop via Sacramento Bus Station and Vallejo in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chico Amtrak to SMART Santa Rosa Downtown via Sacramento, Richmond, Richmond, El Cerrito Del Norte, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, and SMART San Rafael in around 8h.

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