There are 4 ways to get from Madera to Chico by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Madera Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus StationGreyhound US0810
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus StationFlixBus N2111
6h 10m$59–147Drive 232.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Madera to Chico232.8 mi
4h 8m$43–62Bus via Stockton
- Take the bus from Madera Bus Stop to StocktonGreyhound US0810
- Take the bus from Stockton to Chico AmtrakAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 49mBus, train
- Take the bus from Madera Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus StationGreyhound US0810
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chico AmtrakCoast Starlight
7h 1m$57–110
Madera to Chico by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madera to Chico is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Madera to Chico is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Madera to Chico station. However, there are services departing from Madera Bus Stop and arriving at Chico Bus Station via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Madera and Chico is 242 miles. The road distance is 234.2 miles.
The best way to get from Madera to Chico without a car is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs $55 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Madera to Chico, including transfers.
Madera to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Madera Bus Stop station.
Madera to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madera to Chico is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Madera to Chico.
Book your Madera to Chico bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Madera, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Madera Bus Stop to Chico Bus Station via Sacramento Bus Station in around 6h 10m.
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Madera Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.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/
Bus from Madera Bus Stop to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- 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
- $23–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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