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The cheapest and fastest trains from Sacramento, CA to Chico, CA

Showing times and prices for Jul 17

Cheapest price

$95

Average price

$95

Fastest journey

1 h 48 m

Average duration

1 h 48 m

Trains per day

Distance

131 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sacramento, CA to Chico, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Sacramento, CA to Chico, CA will cost around $95 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $95.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Sacramento, CA for Chico, CA on Thu, Jul 17, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Jul 17 the direct trains cover the 131 km distance in an average of 1 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 48 m .

On Thu, Jul 17 the slowest trains will take 1 h 48 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

11:49PM1h48

Sacramento, CA

01:37AMChico, CA

$951One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Sacramento, CA to Chico, CA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sacramento, CA to Chico, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, and a train costs an average of €68.

Distance: 80 miles (130 km)

Compare train with

Most popular Train	Bus
€68 Average price	€32 Average price Cheapest
2h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	2h 22m Average total duration 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Sacramento, CA to Chico, CA

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Trains from Sacramento, CA to Chico, CA run on average 1 times per day, taking around 1h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $84 (€68) but you can travel from only $32 (€26) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $32 (€26)

Distance

80 miles (130 km)

Average train duration

1h 48m

Cheapest ticket price

$84 (€68)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

1h 48m

First train

04:12

Last train

23:49

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $32 (€26)

Train providers: Amtrak from Sacramento, CA to Chico, CA trains

Buy your official Amtrak train tickets from Sacramento, CA to Chico, CA from $18 (€15) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient journey.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more.

Sacramento, CA to Chico, CA train information with Amtrak:

Average Duration: 1 h 48 min
Cheapest Price: $18
Amtrak frequency: 5 a day

FAQs: Trains from Sacramento, CA to Chico, CA

FAQs: Travel by train from Sacramento, CA to Chico, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Sacramento, CA to Chico, CA.

Cheap train tickets from Sacramento, CA to Chico, CA can start from as little as $18 (€15) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Sacramento, CA to Chico, CA is $56 (€46); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Sacramento, CA to Chico, CA is 1 h 48 min to travel the 81 mile (130 km) long journey, with around there is 1 train per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Sacramento, CA to Chico, CA leaves at 4: 12 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Sacramento, CA to Chico, CA leaves at 11: 49 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Sacramento, CA to Chico, CA without having to change trains with Amtrak. There is 1 direct train from Sacramento, CA to Chico, CA each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the journey from Sacramento, CA to Chico, CA you can take a train with Amtrak. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services from Sacramento, CA to Chico, CA on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 49 PM.

A day trip to Chico, CA from Sacramento, CA is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 48 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Sacramento, CA to Chico, CA is June.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Chico, CA from Sacramento, CA including taking a train or bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Sacramento, CA to Chico, CA

Sacramento

Chico

The major train station for departures in Sacramento is Sacramento Valley Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Sacramento Valley Station for your trip from Sacramento to Chico.

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