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Car Rental:
Rental cars are available at San Francisco and Sacramento airports.
There are four car rental agencies, two in Chico, Budget and Enterprise
(both with Chico airport pickup), and two at the Chico airport,
Hertz and Avis.
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Airport
Shuttle Service:
If you will not be renting a vehicle, a shuttle service between
the Sacramento airport and Chico is available through North Valley
Shuttle Service. They run 4 times per day, but reservations are
required. Cost is $69 round trip or $40 one way. Contact them at:
North Valley Shuttle Service (530-891-1219). Callers in California
can use their toll free number, 1-800-832-4223. Sorry, they do not
have a toll free number for out-of-state callers.
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Driving
Directions to Chico:
From San Francisco International:
San Francisco International is a three to four hour drive to Chico,
depending on traffic. 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 Hwy. 32 in Orland, stay
on Hwy. 32 into Chico to West 2nd St. Turn left on West 2nd St.,
continue over the railroad tracks and a few blocks to the university
which will be on your left.
From Sacramento Airport:
Follow the signs to I-5 south toward Sacramento.
Approximately two miles from the airport, follow signs to Hwy. 99
north and 70 going to Marysville and Chico. Where the road divides,
follow the signs to Hwy. 99 north to Chico. Once in Chico, exit
Hwy. 99 at Hwy. 32 turning left onto East 8th St. to and through
downtown Chico. Continue west to Chestnut St. Turn right on Chestnut
St. and continue north for six blocks to West 2nd Street and the
university.
From Interstate 5 driving north or south:
Turn east on Hwy. 32 in Orland, stay on Hwy. 32 into Chico to West
2nd St. Turn left on West 2nd St. and continue to Chestnut St. and
the university.
From Hwy. 99 going north to Chico:
Stay on Hwy. 99 north to Chico. Exit Hwy. 99 at Hwy. 32 turning
left onto East 8th St. to and through downtown Chico. Continue west
to Chestnut St. Turn right on Chestnut St. and continue north for
six blocks to West 2nd Street and the university.
From Hwy. 99 going south to Chico:
Take the East 1st Ave. exit and turn right. Go west to the Esplanade
and turn left onto the Esplanade which takes you into downtown Chico
and onto Broadway. Turn right on 2nd St. and go three blocks or
so to the university.
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AMTRAK Service:
AMTRAK has regular service into downtown Chico, although hours
are limited. The AMTRAK train depot is located at West 5th and Orange
Streets, telephone: 895-8000 or 800-872-7246. The train leaves twice
daily at 3:06 AM southbound and 1:42 AM northbound. The San Joaquin
is a combination train and bus ride that leaves Chico three times
daily, all southbound at 9:25 AM, 11:55 AM and 3:30 PM. This service
terminates in downtown Los Angeles. Contact the local travel agencies
for details.
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Greyhound
Service:
The Greyhound bus depot is located at W. 5th & Orange Streets.
Call them for the schedule and current fares. (530-343-8266 or 1-800-231-2222)
Tickets can also be purchased via the Greyhound website at: www.greyhound.com.
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Parking:
Parking permits are available to those who request it via the WAML
registration form. A 3 story parking structure is adjacent to the
Meriam Library.
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Public
Transportation in Chico and Butte County:
Bus service is available through the Chico
Area Transit Service (CATS) and Butte
County Transit buses. Bus schedules and maps will be available
at the conference.
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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.
Bicycle Rentals are available from the following downtown locations:
North Rim Adventure Sports:
E. 2nd St (just east of Main St.)
Mon–Sat 10–6; Sun 11–4
(530) 342-2453
$25 per day for front suspension; $35 per day for full suspension
Sports Ltd
698 Mangrove
Mon–Fri 9–9:30, Sat-Sun 10-6
(530) 894-1110
$15–30 per day depending on bike
Campus Bicycles
4th and Main
M–Sat 9–6, Sun 11–6
(530) 345-2081
$35 per day; $20 per half day—any bike
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