Trains tickets from Chico to San Francisco (CA), US

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Next departures to San Francisco

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 24 at
    Departure city: Chico
    Departure location: Chico
    Arrival time: April 24 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: Mission St & Fremont St
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 24 at
    Departure city: Chico
    Departure location: Chico
    Arrival time: April 24 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: Mission St & Fremont St
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Train Chico to San Francisco: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$47
Average train trip duration5h 8m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure4:12am
Distance137 miles (220 km)

Chico to San Francisco Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chico to San Francisco was searched and found on Apr 24, 2025 with a price of $50

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Chico to San Francisco, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $50 to $263 for a train ticket from Chico to San Francisco based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $50 which is on 2025-04-24.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Chico to San Francisco is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to San Francisco, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Chico and San Francisco compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Chico to San Francisco, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

What's the cheapest way to go from Chico to San Francisco?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Chico and San Francisco is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $47 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $37. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to San Francisco, choose the train, as it will take you from Chico to San Francisco in about 5h 8m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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