Why Chico?
Chico is a great place to visit and learn. Considered the "gem" of
the California State University system, the park-like, Chico
State campus is an arboretum of native and floral landscapes,
majestic trees and several walking brideges that cross a year-round
creek.
This beautiful, relaxing environment, makes Chico a perfect
place to get away from your hectic routine and dedicate yourself
to the focus of what's most important to you.
Chico is also known as one of California's last true college
towns. The campus is situated in Downtown Chico, a charming historic
district with plenty of big-city quality restaurants, night time
entertainment, and first class accomodations.
Getting here is easier than you think. You can fly directly
into Chico via a short 45 minute flight from San Francisco airport
and the highways connecting Chico are usually traffic free.
Flying Into Chico Airport - (CIC)
There are three flights daily, morning, afternoon and night,
from San Francisco SFO between Chico Municipal Airport (CIC)
via United Airlines operated by United Express/Sky West. Hertz
operates a small rental car operation at the airport. Call ahead
for reservations.
Driving Directions from Chico Airport
Exit the Chico Airport on take Airpark Blvd to Cohasset. Make
a right on Cohasset, heading toward Highway 99. Take Highway
99 South towards Yuba City for a short highway trip. Take the
E. First Avenue exit and turn right. Go west to the Esplanade
and turn left onto the Esplanade into downtown Chico and onto
Broadway. Turn right on Second Street and go three blocks to
Chestnut Street and the University.
Driving Directions from The Sacramento Airport
Follow the signs to I-5 south toward Sacramento. Approximately
two miles from the airport, follow signs to Highway 99 North
and 70 going to Marysville and Chico. Where the road divides,
follow the signs to Highway 99 north to Chico. Once in Chico,
exit Highway 99 at Highway 32 turning left onto E. Eighth Street
to and through downtown Chico. Continue west to Chestnut Street.
Turn right on Chestnut Street and continue north for six blocks
to W. Second Street and the University.
Driving Directions from The San Francisco Airport
Exit the airport, following the signs to US 101 North. Merge
onto I-80 East toward the Bay Bridge/Oakland. Continue on I-80
East to Sacramento/Vallejo. Merge onto I-505 North toward Redding/Winters.
Follow the signs to I-5 North. Turn east on Highway 32 in Orland,
stay on Highway 32 into Chico to W. Second Street. Turn left
on W. Second Street and continue to Chestnut Street and the University.
Options For Getting To/From The Sacramento Airport
Rental Cars:
To view prices and companies go here.
Shuttle Services
Super Shuttle (Sacramento based)
Phone: 916-648-2500 ext 106
Cost: $98/person, 2nd & 3rd person $8
Reserve your spot 24 hours in advance
Pick up and drop off at terminal A & B
Airport Transportation Service (Chico based)
Phone: 530-891-1219
Cost: $40/person one-way
Must make reservation ahead of time (ASAP)
Driving Directions
From Interstate 5 North or South
Turn east on Highway 32 in Orland, stay on Highway 32 into Chico
to W. 2nd St. Turn left on W. Second Street and continue to Chestnut
Street and the University.
From Highway 99 Going North To Chico
Stay on Highway 99 North to Chico. Exit Highway 99 at Highway
32 turning left onto E. Eight Street to and through downtown
Chico. Continue west to Chestnut Street. Turn right on Chestnut
Street and continue north for six blocks to W. Second Street
and the University.
From Highway 99 Going South To Chico
Take the E. First Avenue exit and turn right. Go west to the
Esplanade and turn left onto the Esplanade into downtown Chico
and onto Broadway. Turn right on Second Street and go three blocks
to Chestnut Street and the University.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are travelling a long distance
to attend a course, you are encouraged to call Continuing Education
at 530-898-6105 to confirm your class schedule. |
Driving Directions Via Google Maps
To get driving directions to our campus via Google, enter your
address or zip code in the form below.
Accomodations
Best Western Heritage Inn
25 Heritage Lane
phone: (530) 894-8600 or (800) 446-4291
Days Inn
(walking distance to campus)
740 Broadway
phone: (530) 343-3286
fax: (530) 894-7864
The Grateful Bed
(walking distance to campus)
1462 Arcadian Avenue
phone: (530) 342-2464
Heritage Inn Express
(walking distance to campus)
725 Broadway
phone: (530) 343-4527
fax: (530) 343-4940
Holiday Inn
685 Manzanita Court
phone: (530) 345-2491
Hotel Diamond
(walking distance to campus)
220 W. Fourth Street
phone: (530) 893-3100
Mariott Courtyard
2481 Carmichael Dr.
phone: (530) 894-6699
Oxford Suites
2035 Business Lane
phone: (530) 899-9090 or (800) 870-7848
Residence Inn
2485 Carmichael Dr.
phone: (530) 894-5500
Super 8
655 Manzanita Court
phone: (530) 345-2533 or (877) 345-2533
Vagabond Inn
(walking distance to campus)
630 Main Street
phone: (530) 895-1323
Additional Maps
 Campus
Map (1.21 mb)
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Alternative Transportation
Train Service
AMTRAK and
Greyhound Bus also have regular service into downtown Chico,
although hours are limited. The AMTRAK train depot is located
at W. Fifth and Orange Streets, telephone: 895-8000 or 800-872-7246.
The train leaves twice daily at 3:06 a.m. southbound and 1:42
a.m. northbound. The San Joaquin is a combination train and bus
ride that leaves Chico three times daily, all southbound at 9:25
a.m., 11:55 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. This service terminates in downtown
Los Angeles. Contact your local travel agencies for details.
Bus Service
The Greyhound bus
depot is located at W. Fifth & Orange Streets. Call them for
the schedule and current fares at 530-343-8266 or 1-800-231-2222
Local Public Transit
Bus
service is available through the Chico Area Transit Service
(CATS) and Butte County Transit (BCT) buses.
Bicycling In Chico
Chico is a very bicycle friendly town! Chico is a convenient
community for bicycling, as it is relatively flat and there are
ample bike parking locations as well as bike lanes and bike paths
throughout the community. Virtually everything in town is bicycling
distance (within 5 miles, but mostly within 2 miles). Although
bicycle riding through the core of the university campus is prohibited,
there are convenient bicycle parking locations around the entire
campus. Bicycles are to be parked and locked only in those areas
designated for such parking and may not be locked to fences,
trees, or in buildings. The University
Police enforces the university's regulations concerning bicycle
riding and parking on the campus.
Downtown Bicycle Rentals
North Rim Adventure Sports
E. Second Street (just east of Main Street)
(530) 342-2453
Campus Bicycles
Fourth and Main
(530) 345-2081 |
