There are 4 ways to get from Chowchilla to Chico by bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound, 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, train
best- Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0810
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
6h 42m$106–156Drive 217.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chowchilla to Chicocar 217.4 mi
3h 54m$40–58Bus
- Take the bus from Madera Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0810
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500 / ...
7h 50m$60–107Bus via Stockton
- Take the bus from Madera Bus Stop to Stocktonbus Greyhound US0810
- Take the bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 29m
Chowchilla to Chico by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chowchilla to Chico is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Chowchilla to Chico is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Chowchilla to Chico station. However, there are services departing from R.C. Wisener Park - 2nd & Trinity and arriving at Chico Bus Station via Madera Bus Stop and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
The distance between Chowchilla and Chico is 226 miles. The road distance is 218.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chowchilla to Chico without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 42m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Chowchilla to Chico, including transfers.
Chowchilla to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Madera Bus Stop station.
Chowchilla to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chowchilla to Chico is 219 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Chowchilla to Chico.
There are 42+ hotels available in Chico.
What companies run services between Chowchilla, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from R.C. Wisener Park - 2nd & Trinity to Chico Bus Station via Madera Bus Stop and Sacramento Bus Station in around 7h 50m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Madera Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Madera Bus Stop to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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