What is the cheapest way to get from Embarcadero to Chico?

The cheapest way to get from Embarcadero to Chico is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Embarcadero to Chico?

The fastest way to get from Embarcadero to Chico is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Embarcadero and Chico?

No, there is no direct bus from Embarcadero station to Chico station. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Bus Station and arriving at Chico Bus Station via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Embarcadero and Chico?

No, there is no direct train from Embarcadero to Chico. However, there are services departing from Embarcadero and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Richmond and Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from Embarcadero to Chico?

The distance between Embarcadero and Chico is 177 miles. The road distance is 162.1 miles.

How do I travel from Embarcadero to Chico without a car?

The best way to get from Embarcadero to Chico without a car is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs $45 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Embarcadero to Chico?

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Embarcadero to Chico, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Embarcadero to Chico bus from?

Embarcadero to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Embarcadero to Chico train from?

Embarcadero to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.

Train or bus from Embarcadero to Chico?

The best way to get from Embarcadero to Chico is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs $45 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $45 and takes 5h 26m.

Where does the Embarcadero to Chico bus arrive?

Embarcadero to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Where does the Embarcadero to Chico train arrive?

Embarcadero to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.

Can I drive from Embarcadero to Chico?

Yes, the driving distance between Embarcadero to Chico is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Embarcadero to Chico.

How do I get a bus ticket from Embarcadero to Chico?

Book your Embarcadero to Chico bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chico?

There are 45+ hotels available in Chico.

Embarcadero to Chico - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Embarcadero to Chico by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus StationGreyhound US0870
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus StationFlixBus N2111
4h 40m
$46–120
Train (Amtrak)
cheapest
1. Take the train from Emeryville to Chico AmtrakCoast Starlight
5h 26m
$30–45
Drive 161.2 mi
1. Drive from Embarcadero to Chico161.2 mi
3h 1m
$30–43
Train via Sacramento (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Richmond to SacramentoCapitol Corridor / ...
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico AmtrakCoast Starlight
5h 52m
$44–64

Embarcadero to Chico by bus

14Weekly Buses

4h 40mAverage Duration

$46Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 176.1 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Embarcadero, San Francisco County, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Chico Bus Station via Sacramento Bus Station in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Emeryville to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 3h 56m.

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