Chico
California, United States ·
6.8- Distance
- 175 mi · 282 km
- Drive
- 3 h
- Train
- likely (not verified) · 4 h 20 min
San Francisco to Chico
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San Francisco
California, United States
- Overall
- 6.0
- Connector
- 8.4
- Per day (mid-range)
- $298
- Drive
- Train
- Bus
- Ferry
- Airport
Peak: Roughly June to October
Last verified September 25, 2026 · Source: Research spreadsheet · Editorial ·
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