There are 5 ways to get from Coalinga to Chico by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus, 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 via San Jose
best- Take the bus from Coalinga to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
- Take the train from San Jose to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
9h 16m$117–188Drive 280 mi
cheapest- Drive from Coalinga to Chicocar 280 mi
4h 52m$52–74Bus
- Take the bus from Coalinga to Fresno Downtownbus
- Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus
10h 5m$58–138Bus, train
- Take the bus from Coalinga to Fresno Downtownbus
- Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
10h 56m$56–106Bus via Stockton
- Take the bus from Coalinga to B Shelterbus
- Take the bus from Fresno State University to Stocktonbus
- Take the bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrakbus
11h 57m
Coalinga to Chico by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Coalinga to Chico is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Coalinga to Chico is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Coalinga to Chico station. However, there are services departing from Coalinga and arriving at Chico Bus Station via Fresno Bus Station and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.
The distance between Coalinga and Chico is 371 miles. The road distance is 281.6 miles.
The best way to get from Coalinga to Chico without a car is to bus and train via San Jose which takes 9h 16m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 9h 16m to get from Coalinga to Chico, including transfers.
Coalinga to Chico bus services, operated by Fresno County Rural Transit Agency, depart from Coalinga station.
Coalinga to Chico bus services, operated by Fresno County Rural Transit Agency, arrive at Fresno Downtown station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coalinga to Chico is 282 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Coalinga to Chico.
There are 44+ hotels available in Chico.
What companies run services between Coalinga, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Coalinga to Chico Bus Station via Fresno Downtown, Fresno Bus Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 10h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- 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 Coalinga to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Fresno Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- ruraltransit.org
Bus from Coalinga to Fresno Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.ruraltransit.org/
Bus from Coalinga to B Shelter
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- https://www.ruraltransit.org/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Fresno Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Fresno State University to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- 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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