There are 3 ways to get from Pinole to Chico by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Martinez to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
5h 45m$49–99Drive 140.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pinole to Chicocar 140.8 mi
2h 40m$26–38Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
6h 58m$32–56
Pinole to Chico by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pinole to Chico is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Pinole to Chico is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Pinole to Chico station. However, there are services departing from San Pablo Ave and Appian Way - Westbound and arriving at Chico Bus Station via Hercules Transit Center, San Francisco Bus Station and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Pinole to Chico. However, there are services departing from Martinez and arriving at Chico Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between Pinole and Chico is 159 miles. The road distance is 141.7 miles.
The best way to get from Pinole to Chico without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Pinole to Chico, including transfers.
Pinole to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.
Pinole to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Martinez station.
The best way to get from Pinole to Chico is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 6h 58m.
What companies run services between Pinole, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Martinez to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Pablo Ave and Appian Way - Westbound to Chico Bus Station via Hercules Transit Center, Salesforce Transit Center Bay 31, San Francisco Bus Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 6h 58m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Martinez to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Pinole to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Pinole to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chico Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pinole to Chico is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Pinole to Chico.
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