What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Chico?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Chico is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Chico?

The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Chico is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Rosa and Chico?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa to Chico station. However, there are services departing from Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Chico Bus Station via Vallejo Transit Center and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to Chico?

The distance between Santa Rosa and Chico is 200 miles. The road distance is 144.7 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Rosa to Chico without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Chico without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 51m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Santa Rosa to Chico?

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Santa Rosa to Chico, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Rosa to Chico bus from?

Santa Rosa to Chico bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the Santa Rosa to Chico bus arrive?

Santa Rosa to Chico bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Vallejo station.

Can I drive from Santa Rosa to Chico?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa to Chico is 145 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Santa Rosa to Chico.

Where can I stay near Chico?

There are 45+ hotels available in Chico.

Santa Rosa to Chico - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Chico by bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), 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, train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop to MartinezAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Martinez to Chico AmtrakCoast Starlight
5h 51m
Drive 143.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Chico143.8 mi
3h 18m
$27–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop to Vallejo
2. Take the bus from Vallejo Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
6h 30m
Bus, train via San Francisco
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & 2nd St101
2. Take the train from Oakland to Chico AmtrakCoast Starlight
8h 2m
$52–88

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Rosa to Chico.

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Distance: 198.7 mi
Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Santa Rosa, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop to Chico Bus Station via Vallejo Transit Center and Sacramento Bus Station in around 6h 30m.

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