There are 4 ways to get from Folsom to Chico by tram, train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Historic Folsom Station to Sacramento Valley StationGold
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chico AmtrakCoast Starlight
3h 48m$20–42Drive 92.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Folsom to Chico92.3 mi
1h 46m$17–25Tram, bus
- Take the tram from Historic Folsom Station to 8th & K StationGold
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus StationFlixBus N2111
4h 16m$28–86Line 38 bus, bus
- Take the bus from University/65Th Lrt & Bay 5 to Amtrak & Depot38
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Chico AmtrakAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 39m
Folsom to Chico by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Folsom to Chico is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Folsom to Chico is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs $16 - $25.
No, there is no direct train from Folsom station to Chico. However, there are services departing from Historic Folsom Station and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Folsom and Chico is 108 miles. The road distance is 92.9 miles.
The best way to get from Folsom to Chico without a car is to tram and train which takes 3h 48m and costs $20 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Folsom to Chico, including transfers.
Folsom to Chico train services, operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, depart from Historic Folsom Station.
Folsom to Chico train services, operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, arrive at Sacramento Valley Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folsom to Chico is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Folsom to Chico.
There are 45+ hotels available in Chico.
What companies run services between Folsom, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Historic Folsom Station to Chico Amtrak via University/65th Street Station, University/65Th Lrt & Bay 5, Amtrak & Depot, and Sacramento in around 4h 39m.
- Phone
- +1 916 321 2877
- Website
- sacrt.com
Tram from Historic Folsom Station to Sacramento Valley Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.sacrt.com
Tram from Historic Folsom Station to 8th & K Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.sacrt.com
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
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- $23–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 916 321 2877
- Website
- sacrt.com
Bus from University/65Th Lrt & Bay 5 to Amtrak & Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.sacrt.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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