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How to get fromMonterey to Chicoby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Monterey to Chico by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or shuttle

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Salinas to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    9h 17m
    $92–183

  2. Drive 260.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monterey to Chicocar car 260.2 mi
    4h 46m
    $48–69

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrakbus bus
    10h 58m
    $94–143

  4. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MRY - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    8h 7m
    $77–392

  5. Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SFO - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    8h 17m
    $538–877

  6. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Redding Municipal Airport, train

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane MRY - RDD
    2. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Chico Amtraktrain train
    9h 41m
    $79–385

Monterey to Chico by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 301.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 17m

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $90–180 and the journey takes 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Chico Amtrak via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, and Stockton in around 10h 58m.

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