There are 5 ways to get from Chico to Sunnyvale by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to San JoseCoast Starlight
6h 31m$45–58Drive 193 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chico to Sunnyvale193 mi
3h 34m$36–51Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to StocktonAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Stockton to San JoseAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 44mTrain, fly, Caltrain
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)SMF - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound
6h 21m$61–268Train via Sacramento (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to SacramentoCoast Starlight
- Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara AmtrakCapitol Corridor
6h 34m$55–66
Chico to Sunnyvale by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chico to Sunnyvale is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Chico to Sunnyvale is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct train from Chico to Sunnyvale. However, there are services departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
The distance between Chico and Sunnyvale is 224 miles. The road distance is 194.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chico to Sunnyvale without a car is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs $45 - $60.
It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Chico to Sunnyvale, including transfers.
Chico to Sunnyvale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chico Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Chico to Sunnyvale is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs $45 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 44m.
Chico to Sunnyvale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chico to Sunnyvale is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Chico to Sunnyvale.
What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Sunnyvale, 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 Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound via Stockton, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 6h 44m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–220
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
- $17–26
- 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
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $6–9
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
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