What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Chico?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Chico is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Chico?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Chico is to drive which takes 3h and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco Transbay Terminal and Chico?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco Transbay Terminal station to Chico station. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Bus Station and arriving at Chico Bus Station via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

Is there a direct train between San Francisco Transbay Terminal and Chico?

No, there is no direct train from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Chico. However, there are services departing from Embarcadero and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Richmond and Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

How far is it from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Chico?

The distance between San Francisco Transbay Terminal and Chico is 177 miles. The road distance is 161.4 miles.

How do I travel from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Chico without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Chico without a car is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs $45 - $120.

How long does it take to get from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Chico?

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Chico, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Chico bus from?

San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.

Where do I catch the San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Chico train from?

San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.

Train or bus from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Chico?

The best way to get from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Chico is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs $45 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 5h 33m.

Where does the San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Chico bus arrive?

San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Where does the San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Chico train arrive?

San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.

Can I drive from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Chico?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Chico is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Chico.

How do I get a bus ticket from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Chico?

Book your San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Chico bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chico?

There are 44+ hotels available in Chico.

San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Chico - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Chico by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus StationGreyhound US0870
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus StationFlixBus N2111
4h 40m
$47–117
Drive 160.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Chico160.5 mi
3h
$30–43
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Emeryville to Chico AmtrakCoast Starlight
5h 33m
$35–70
Train via Sacramento (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Richmond to SacramentoCapitol Corridor / ...
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico AmtrakCoast Starlight
5h 59m
$46–75

San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Chico by bus

14Weekly Buses

4h 40mAverage Duration

$47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 176.1 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between San Francisco Transbay Terminal, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Chico Bus Station via Sacramento Bus Station in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Emeryville to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 3h 56m.

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