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How to get to Chico by train
Routes | 19 |
Trips per day | 79 |
train lines | 2 |
Stations | 1 |
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About Chico
Chico is the largest city in California north of Sacramento, as well as the cultural and economic heart of the northern Sacramento Valley. In addition, the city is a college town, home to California State University.
Chico is a California city famed for its world-famous golf course, wooded paths popular with hikers and environmental enthusiasts, and the massive Bidwell Park. If you're visiting Chico, you can't miss Bidwell Park, which spans 2500 acres of natural beauty.
Chico has the most fantastic steakhouse at the 5th Street Steakhouse. The highly recommended Unwined Kitchen & Bar is only two blocks away, serving the best bar food and drinks. There is no shortage of nightlife in Chico, the best cocktail bar (Duffy's Tavern) is only 100m away from central Chico, and if you are craving a club, The Beach Nightclub is the best option.
Amtrak has one of the major train stations in Chico, with service to Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento, Seattle, and more. For buses, Jefferson Lines offers routes from cities like Seattle, Phoenix, Sacramento to Chico.
What train companies travel to Chico, California?
Located in California, Chico is accessible by train from 19 other cities. You can choose from 79 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to Chico on Wanderu. Amtrak usually has the most trains on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Bus tickets to Chico are also available.
Train companies serving Chico
Train | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Amtrak | 136 | 12h 18m | $72.31 |
Amtrak Coast Starlight | 22 | 10h 32m | $68.04 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey.
The Amtrak Coast Starlight is a service provided by Amtrak that connects Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, and Los Angeles on the US Pacific coast. The full journey winds through the Cascade Mountains, perfectly clipped vineyards, and dense coastal forest, allowing passengers to get a glimpse of the US west coast while enjoying air-conditioned cars, power outlets, complimentary onboard WiFi, and snacks.
Which train carrier has the best service to Chico?
Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Chico by train with Amtrak giving them a 4.7 rating out of 5.
Travelers also mentioned that Amtrak Coast Starlight had the most comfortable train service to Chico taking into account the seats and amenities that Amtrak Coast Starlight offers. They rate Amtrak Coast Starlight a 4.7 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.
If you are looking to arrive to Chico punctually, travelers suggest that Amtrak has the best on time performance on their train schedules to Chico, rating them a 4.9 based on their on time arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main train station in Chico is 450 Orange St. As the busiest station, it has the most train arrivals, although some trains may make other stops in and around Chico.
Departure | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Los Angeles | 15h 31m | $88.46 |
Glendale | 15h 39m | $82.69 |
Davis | 3h 9m | $23.25 |
Burbank | 15h 42m | $83.31 |
San Francisco | 5h 47m | $47.43 |
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