| Departure: | Salinas, CA | 
| Arrival: | Chico, CA | 
| Fastest route: | 7h 19min | 
| Distance: | 390km | 
| Cheapest route: | $54 | 
| Transfers: | Between 0 and 1 | 
| Train companies: | Amtrak | 
One Passenger / One Trip
6:28pm
Salinas, CA
Salinas - Downtown
1:47am
Chico, CA
Chico
7h 19min
Amtrak
Coast Starlight
$55
6:28pm
Salinas, CA
Salinas - Downtown
1:47am
Chico, CA
Chico
7h 19min
+
$54
6:28pm
Salinas, CA
Salinas - Downtown
9:24pm
Oakland, CA
Oakland - Jack London Sq
2h 56min
Amtrak
Coast Starlight
$28
0h 15min layover
9:39pm
Oakland, CA
Oakland - Jack London Sq
1:47am
Chico, CA
Chico
4h 8min
Amtrak
Coast Starlight
$26
6:28pm
Salinas, CA
Salinas - Downtown
1:47am
Chico, CA
Chico
7h 19min
+
$55
6:28pm
Salinas, CA
Salinas - Downtown
9:54pm
Emeryville, CA
Emeryville
3h 26min
Amtrak
Coast Starlight
$29
0h 10min layover
10:04pm
Emeryville, CA
Emeryville
1:47am
Chico, CA
Chico
3h 43min
Amtrak
Coast Starlight
$26
          The Salinas - Chico route has approximately 3 frequencies and its minimum duration is around 7h 19min. It is important you book your ticket in advance to avoid running out, since $54 tickets tend to run out quickly. 
 The distance between Salinas and Chico is around 390 kilometers and bus companies that can help you in your journey are: Amtrak.
          
        
The train journey may vary depending on the stops. The minimum duration is usually around 7h 19min to cover 390 kilometers.
According to our data, the cheapest ticket costs $54 and leaves Salinas - Downtown. If you decide to make this journey you will have to do 1 stop before reaching Chico.
The last train leaves at 6:28pm from Salinas - Downtown and arrives at 1:47am at Chico. It will take 7h 19min, its price is $55 and the number of changes will be 1.
Yes, there are direct train routes, their duration is usually around 7h 19min and the price is $55.