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How to get fromSanta Rosa to Chicoby bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Chico by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop to Martinezbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Martinez to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    5h 56m
    $65–124

  2. Drive 143.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Chicocar car 143.8 mi
    3h 19m
    $27–38

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to 1st St & Mission Stbus bus 172
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 27m
    $36–65

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain train
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    7h 37m
    $61–122

Santa Rosa to Chico by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 199.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Chico Bus Station via 1st St & Mission St, San Francisco Bus Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 7h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to Chico Amtrak via SMART San Rafael, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, El Cerrito Del Norte, Richmond, Richmond, and Sacramento in around 7h 37m.

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