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

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There are 5 ways to get from Monterey to Chico by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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
    $77–173

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 33m
    $40–82

  3. Drive 260.2 mi

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

  4. Fly from Monterey Regional 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
    9h 1m
    $78–457

  5. Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly, 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 5m
    $114–412

Monterey to Chico by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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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 $75–170 and the journey takes 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Chico Bus Station via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas Train Station, Oakland, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 9h 33m.

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