Rome2Rio

How to get fromChico to Santa Rosaby train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

Find Transport to Santa Rosa

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Chico to Santa Rosa by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), 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.

  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Martineztrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Martinez to Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 22m
    $67–121

  2. Drive 143.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chico to Santa Rosacar car 143.8 mi
    3h 19m
    $27–38

  3. 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 Fremont St & Mission St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus bus 172
    8h 14m
    $36–64

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain train
    7h 24m
    $61–123

Chico to Santa Rosa by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chico to Santa Rosa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 199.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

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 Transit Mall via Sacramento Bus Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Fremont St & Mission St in around 8h 14m. 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 7h 24m.

Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers