What is the cheapest way to get from Scotts Valley to Chico?

The cheapest way to get from Scotts Valley to Chico is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Scotts Valley to Chico?

The fastest way to get from Scotts Valley to Chico is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Scotts Valley and Chico?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotts Valley to Chico. However, there are services departing from Scotts Valley Dr & Disc Dr and arriving at Chico Amtrak via San Jose and Stockton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

How far is it from Scotts Valley to Chico?

The distance between Scotts Valley and Chico is 241 miles. The road distance is 216.3 miles.

How do I travel from Scotts Valley to Chico without a car?

The best way to get from Scotts Valley to Chico without a car is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs $45 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Scotts Valley to Chico?

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Scotts Valley to Chico, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotts Valley to Chico bus from?

Scotts Valley to Chico bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.

Train or bus from Scotts Valley to Chico?

The best way to get from Scotts Valley to Chico is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs $45 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 8h 24m.

Where does the Scotts Valley to Chico bus arrive?

Scotts Valley to Chico bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.

Can I drive from Scotts Valley to Chico?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotts Valley to Chico is 216 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Scotts Valley to Chico.

Where can I stay near Chico?

There are 42+ hotels available in Chico.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Scotts Valley to Chico by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Jose to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
7h 23m
$47–117
Drive 215 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Scotts Valley to Chicocar 215 mi
4h 1m
$40–57
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 24m
$64–117

Scotts Valley to Chico by bus and train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

7h 23mAverage Duration

$47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 239.2 mi
Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Scotts Valley, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Scotts Valley Dr & Disc Dr to Chico Amtrak via Diridon Station, San Jose, and Stockton in around 8h 24m.

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