What is the cheapest way to get from Salinas to Chico?

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Chico is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salinas to Chico?

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Chico is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and Chico?

No, there is no direct bus from Salinas station to Chico station. However, there are services departing from Salinas Train Station and arriving at Chico Bus Station via Oakland and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Salinas and Chico?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Salinas and arriving at Chico Amtrak. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 24m.

How far is it from Salinas to Chico?

The distance between Salinas and Chico is 284 miles. The road distance is 249.5 miles.

How do I travel from Salinas to Chico without a car?

The best way to get from Salinas to Chico without a car is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs $55 - $470.

How long does it take to get from Salinas to Chico?

The train from Salinas to Chico Amtrak takes 7h 24m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Chico bus from?

Salinas to Chico bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Salinas Train Station.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Chico train from?

Salinas to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Train or bus from Salinas to Chico?

The best way to get from Salinas to Chico is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs $55 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $190 and takes 7h 35m.

Where does the Salinas to Chico bus arrive?

Salinas to Chico bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Oakland station.

Where does the Salinas to Chico train arrive?

Salinas to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chico Amtrak station.

Can I drive from Salinas to Chico?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Chico is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Salinas to Chico.

How do I get a train ticket from Salinas to Chico?

Book your Salinas to Chico train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Salinas to Chico?

Book your Salinas to Chico bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chico?

There are 45+ hotels available in Chico.

Salinas to Chico - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Salinas to Chico by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Salinas to Chico AmtrakCoast Starlight
7h 24m
$55–470
Drive 248 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Salinas to Chico248 mi
4h 30m
$46–66
Bus
1. Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to Oakland
2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
7h 35m
$53–189

Salinas to Chico by train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Trains

7h 24mAverage Duration

$55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 281.9 mi
Duration: 7h 24m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $55–470 and the journey takes 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salinas Train Station to Chico Bus Station via Oakland and Sacramento Bus Station in around 7h 35m.

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