There are 6 ways to get from Chico to Silicon Valley by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to San JoseCoast Starlight
6h 44m$46–59Drive 187.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chico to Silicon Valley187.2 mi
3h 38m$35–50Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to StocktonAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Stockton to San JoseAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 57mTrain, fly
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)SMF - SFO
6h 7m$59–269Train via Sacramento (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to SacramentoCoast Starlight
- Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara AmtrakCapitol Corridor
6h 47m$57–71Bus via Sacramento
- Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oakland
- Take the bus from Oakland to Redwood City Station
7h 15m$43–194
Chico to Silicon Valley by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chico to Silicon Valley is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Chico to Silicon Valley is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Chico station to Silicon Valley. However, there are services departing from Chico Bus Station and arriving at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via Sacramento Bus Station, Oakland and Redwood City Caltrain-Lane A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Chico to Silicon Valley. However, there are services departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
The distance between Chico and Silicon Valley is 233 miles. The road distance is 188.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chico to Silicon Valley without a car is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs $45 - $60.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Chico to Silicon Valley, including transfers.
Chico to Silicon Valley bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chico Bus Station.
Chico to Silicon Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chico Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Chico to Silicon Valley is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs $45 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 57m.
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 $40–55 and the journey takes 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chico Amtrak to Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound via Stockton, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 6h 57m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chico Amtrak to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $34–36
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chico Amtrak to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Oakland to Redwood City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $6–85
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chico to Silicon Valley bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Chico to Silicon Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chico to Silicon Valley is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Chico to Silicon Valley.
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