There are 4 ways to get from Milpitas to Chico by subway, bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
BART, bus
best- Take the subway from Milpitas to West Oaklandsubway
- Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus
6h 2m$30–60BART, train
- Take the subway from Milpitas to Lake Merrittsubway Orange-N / ...
- Take the train from Oakland to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
6h 14m$41–98Drive 184.8 mi
- Drive from Milpitas to Chicocar 184.8 mi
3h 26m$34–49Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 33m$66–120
Milpitas to Chico by subway and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milpitas to Chico is to BART and bus which costs $29 - $60 and takes 6h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Milpitas to Chico is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Milpitas to Chico. However, there are services departing from Main & Serra and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose and Stockton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Milpitas to Chico. However, there are services departing from Milpitas and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Milpitas and Chico is 204 miles. The road distance is 185.9 miles.
The best way to get from Milpitas to Chico without a car is to BART and bus which takes 6h 2m and costs $29 - $60.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Milpitas to Chico, including transfers.
Milpitas to Chico bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
Milpitas to Chico train services, operated by BART, depart from Milpitas station.
Milpitas to Chico bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.
What companies run services between Milpitas, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Main & Serra to Chico Amtrak via 2nd & Santa Clara, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon, San Jose, and Stockton in around 8h 33m.
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Milpitas to West Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
Subway from Milpitas to Lake Merritt
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
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
- $35–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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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
- $13–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–26
- 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
- $10–18
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Jose to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Milpitas to Chico train services, operated by BART, arrive at Lake Merritt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milpitas to Chico is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Milpitas to Chico.
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