There are 3 ways to get from Pacific Grove to Chico by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Salinas to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
9h 54m$69–137Drive 262.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pacific Grove to Chicocar 262.1 mi
4h 49m$48–70Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to Oaklandbus
- Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus
10h 5m$69–135
Pacific Grove to Chico by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pacific Grove to Chico is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Pacific Grove to Chico is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Pacific Grove to Chico station. However, there are services departing from Lighthouse / 12th and arriving at Chico Bus Station via Tyler / Franklin, Salinas Train Station, Oakland and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.
The distance between Pacific Grove and Chico is 305 miles. The road distance is 263.7 miles.
The best way to get from Pacific Grove to Chico without a car is to train which takes 9h 54m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 9h 54m to get from Pacific Grove to Chico, including transfers.
Pacific Grove to Chico bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Salinas Train Station.
The best way to get from Pacific Grove to Chico is to train which takes 9h 54m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 10h 5m.
Pacific Grove to Chico bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Oakland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pacific Grove to Chico is 264 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Pacific Grove to Chico.
What companies run services between Pacific Grove, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $65–130 and the journey takes 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lighthouse / 12th to Chico Bus Station via Calle Principal / Parking Garage, Tyler / Franklin, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas Train Station, Oakland, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 10h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Salinas Train Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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
- $13–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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