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How to get fromChico to Silicon Valleyby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, plane or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Chico to Silicon Valley by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to San JosetrainCoast Starlight
    6h 44m
    $49–92

  2. Drive 187.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chico to Silicon Valleycar187.3 mi
    3h 38m
    $35–50

  3. Bus

    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 San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1busEcr
    7h 6m
    $42–129

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeSMF - SFO
    5h 56m
    $62–291

  5. Train via Sacramento (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to SacramentotrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara AmtraktrainCapitol Corridor
    6h 47m
    $58–87

  6. Bus, line 22 bus

    1. Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Stocktonbus
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Clara & 1st to El Camino & Embarcaderobus22
    7h 55m

Chico to Silicon Valley by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration6h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Silicon Valley, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chico Amtrak to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via Sacramento Bus Station, Oakland, West Oakland, San Bruno, and San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway in around 7h 6m.

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