What is the cheapest way to get from Sunnyvale to Chico?

The cheapest way to get from Sunnyvale to Chico is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sunnyvale to Chico?

The fastest way to get from Sunnyvale to Chico is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct train between Sunnyvale and Chico?

No, there is no direct train from Sunnyvale to Chico. However, there are services departing from Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Chico Amtrak via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

How far is it from Sunnyvale to Chico?

The distance between Sunnyvale and Chico is 224 miles. The road distance is 194.4 miles.

How do I travel from Sunnyvale to Chico without a car?

The best way to get from Sunnyvale to Chico without a car is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs $40 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Sunnyvale to Chico?

It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Sunnyvale to Chico, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunnyvale to Chico train from?

Sunnyvale to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.

Train or bus from Sunnyvale to Chico?

The best way to get from Sunnyvale to Chico is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 54m.

Where does the Sunnyvale to Chico train arrive?

Sunnyvale to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chico Amtrak station.

Can I drive from Sunnyvale to Chico?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunnyvale to Chico is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Sunnyvale to Chico.

Where can I stay near Chico?

There are 42+ hotels available in Chico.

Sunnyvale to Chico - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Caltrain, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Sunnyvale to Chico by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, or plane

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

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Jose to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
6h 53m
$44–65
Drive 193.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sunnyvale to Chicocar 193.2 mi
3h 36m
$36–51
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
7h 54m
Caltrain, fly, train
1. Take the train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SFO - SMF
3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
6h 8m
$86–472
Train via Sacramento (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
6h 58m
$54–90

Sunnyvale to Chico by train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Trains

6h 53mAverage Duration

$44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 222.7 mi
Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Sunnyvale, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound to Chico Amtrak via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, and Stockton in around 7h 54m.

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