There are 5 ways to get from Livermore to Chico by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Livermore Amtrak Bus Stop to Stocktonbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 30mDrive 171.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Livermore to Chicocar 171.9 mi
3h 3m$32–46Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
6h 47m$46–79BART, bus
- Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to West Oaklandsubway
- Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus
6h 40m$41–108Train via Sacramento (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fremont to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
6h 55m$54–108
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Livermore to Chico is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Livermore to Chico is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Livermore to Chico. However, there are services departing from Livermore Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Stockton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Livermore station to Chico. However, there are services departing from Livermore Station and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Fremont and Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Livermore and Chico is 181 miles. The road distance is 172.9 miles.
The best way to get from Livermore to Chico without a car is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Livermore to Chico, including transfers.
Livermore to Chico bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Livermore Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Livermore to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fremont station.
The best way to get from Livermore to Chico is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 6h 47m.
What companies run services between Livermore, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Livermore Amtrak Bus Stop to Chico Amtrak via Stockton in around 5h 30m. 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 Oakland to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fremont to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- 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
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to West Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 39 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 Livermore Amtrak Bus Stop to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- 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
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- 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/
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Livermore to Chico bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.
Livermore to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Livermore to Chico is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Livermore to Chico.
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