How much does a train ticket cost from Sacramento to Chico?

The cheapest train tickets from Sacramento to Chico start from £17. The average price for this train route is around £17. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Sacramento to Chico?

The average train journey time from Sacramento to Chico is 1h 48m, covering a distance of 81 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 48m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Sacramento to Chico route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Sacramento to Chico?

The earliest train from Sacramento to Chico departs at 23:49. And the latest train departs at 23:49.

Train Sacramento to Chico from £15 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Sacramento to Chico on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	1h 48m	01:37	Chico	CheapestFastest
	Train	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	1h 48m	01:37	Chico	No tags

Next departures from Sacramento to Chico on 2 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	1h 48m	01:37	Chico	CheapestFastest
	Train	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	1h 48m	01:37	Chico	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 22:23 PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Sacramento to Chico

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chico. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1h 40mAverage duration

80 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£18 - £75	Average duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£17 - £31	Average duration1h 48m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,618 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5618 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £17

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sacramento, US to Chico by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Sacramento to Chico?
The cheapest train tickets from Sacramento to Chico start from £17. The average price for this train route is around £17. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Sacramento to Chico?
The average train journey time from Sacramento to Chico is 1h 48m, covering a distance of 81 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 48m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Sacramento to Chico route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Sacramento to Chico?
The earliest train from Sacramento to Chico departs at 23:49. And the latest train departs at 23:49.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

29/11

£301

30/11

£32

Today

£32

02/12

£21

03/12

£15

04/12

£18

05/12

£15

06/12

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The cheapest trip from Sacramento, US to Chico was searched and found on 3 Dec 2025 with a price of £15

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

You can expect to pay from £15 to £421 for a train ticket from Sacramento, US to Chico based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £15, which is on 2025-12-03.

What's the cheapest way to go from Sacramento, US to Chico?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time1h 40m	Avg price£25	Daily departures3
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time1h 48m	Avg price£17	Daily departures1

The best way to travel between Sacramento, US and Chico is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost £17 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from £17. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Chico, choose the train, as it will take you from Sacramento, US to Chico in about 1h 40m – that's the fastest way to get there!