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

The cheapest way to get from Hayward to Chico is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hayward to Chico is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Hayward and Chico?

No, there is no direct bus from Hayward station to Chico station. However, there are services departing from Hayward Bus Station and arriving at Chico Bus Station via Oakland and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Hayward and Chico?

No, there is no direct train from Hayward to Chico. However, there are services departing from Hayward and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from Hayward to Chico?

The distance between Hayward and Chico is 193 miles. The road distance is 168.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hayward to Chico without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 17m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Hayward to Chico, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hayward to Chico bus from?

Hayward to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.

Where do I catch the Hayward to Chico train from?

Hayward to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.

Train or bus from Hayward to Chico?

The best way to get from Hayward to Chico is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs $50 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $60 and takes 5h 47m.

Where does the Hayward to Chico bus arrive?

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

Where does the Hayward to Chico train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hayward to Chico?

Yes, the driving distance between Hayward to Chico is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Hayward to Chico.

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

Book your Hayward to Chico bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chico?

There are 42+ hotels available in Chico.

Hayward to Chico - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and BART

There are 5 ways to get from Hayward to Chico by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train (Amtrak), or subway

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

Train, bus (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Hayward Station to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor
2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 17m
Drive 167.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hayward to Chicocar 167.9 mi
3h 12m
$31–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2111
5h 35m
$55–141
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Oakland to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
5h 47m
$43–59
BART, train
1. Take the subway from Hayward to Richmondsubway
2. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain
3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
6h 5m
$48–81

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Hayward to Chico.

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Distance: 192 mi
Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Hayward, Alameda County, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Hayward Bus Station to Chico Bus Station via Oakland and Sacramento Bus Station in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $40–55 and the journey takes 4h 16m.

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