What is the cheapest way to get from Los Altos to Chico?

The cheapest way to get from Los Altos to Chico is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Altos to Chico?

The fastest way to get from Los Altos to Chico is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Los Altos and Chico?

No, there is no direct bus from Los Altos to Chico. However, there are services departing from San Antonio & Almond and arriving at Chico Amtrak via El Camino & Showers, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose and Stockton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.

How far is it from Los Altos to Chico?

The distance between Los Altos and Chico is 228 miles. The road distance is 193.6 miles.

How do I travel from Los Altos to Chico without a car?

The best way to get from Los Altos to Chico without a car is to train via Sacramento which takes 7h 33m and costs $60 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Los Altos to Chico?

It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Los Altos to Chico, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Los Altos to Chico bus from?

Los Altos to Chico bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.

Train or bus from Los Altos to Chico?

The best way to get from Los Altos to Chico is to train via Sacramento which takes 7h 33m and costs $60 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 8m.

Where does the Los Altos to Chico bus arrive?

Los Altos to Chico bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.

Can I drive from Los Altos to Chico?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Altos to Chico is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Los Altos to Chico.

Where can I stay near Chico?

There are 40+ hotels available in Chico.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Los Altos to Chico by train (Amtrak), bus (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.

Train via Sacramento (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
7h 33m
$62–96
Drive 192.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Los Altos to Chicocar 192.5 mi
3h 45m
$36–51
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 8m
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Jose to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
7h 46m
$46–71

Los Altos to Chico by bus and train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

7h 33mAverage Duration

$62Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Los Altos to Chico.

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Distance: 226.6 mi
Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between Los Altos, Santa Clara County, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from El Monte & Mayer to Chico Amtrak via Mountain View Transit Center, Mountain View Caltrain Southbound, Santa Clara Amtrak, and Sacramento in around 7h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Antonio & Almond to Chico Amtrak via Showers & El Camino, El Camino & Showers, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon, San Jose, and Stockton in around 9h 8m.

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