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- Take the train from Hayward Station to SacramentoCapitol Corridor
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Chico AmtrakAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 17mDrive 167.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hayward to Chico167.9 mi
3h 11m$31–45Bus
- Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus StationGreyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus StationFlixBus N2111
5h 35m$57–151Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland to Chico AmtrakCoast Starlight
5h 47m$43–74BART, train
- Take the subway from Hayward to Richmond
- Take the train from Richmond to Sacramento
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
6h 5m$48–77
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hayward to Chico is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Hayward to Chico is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs $30 - $45.
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.
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.
The distance between Hayward and Chico is 193 miles. The road distance is 168.9 miles.
The best way to get from Hayward to Chico without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 17m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Hayward to Chico, including transfers.
Hayward to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.
Hayward to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Hayward to Chico is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs $55 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 5h 47m.
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 $40–70 and the journey takes 4h 16m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Hayward Station to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oakland to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Hayward to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–80
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Hayward to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Hayward to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chico Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hayward to Chico is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Hayward to Chico.
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