There are 4 ways to get from San Ramon to Chico by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Martinez to Chico AmtrakCoast Starlight
6h 7m$32–72Drive 156.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Ramon to Chico156.6 mi
2h 54m$29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Vallejo Transit Center to Sacramento Bus StationGreyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus StationFlixBus N2111
7h 17m$42–107Train via Sacramento (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond to SacramentoCapitol Corridor / ...
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chico AmtrakCoast Starlight
6h 31m$49–79
San Ramon to Chico by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Ramon to Chico is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from San Ramon to Chico is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from San Ramon to Chico station. However, there are services departing from Crow Canyon Rd and Crow Canyon Pl and arriving at Chico Bus Station via Walnut Creek BART, Vallejo Transit Center and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
The distance between San Ramon and Chico is 167 miles. The road distance is 157.5 miles.
The best way to get from San Ramon to Chico without a car is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs $30 - $75.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from San Ramon to Chico, including transfers.
San Ramon to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Vallejo Transit Center station.
The best way to get from San Ramon to Chico is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs $30 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $110 and takes 7h 17m.
San Ramon to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Ramon to Chico is 158 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from San Ramon to Chico.
What companies run services between San Ramon, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Martinez to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Crow Canyon Rd and Crow Canyon Pl to Chico Bus Station via Walnut Creek BART, Vallejo Transit Center, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 7h 17m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Martinez to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Vallejo Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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