Getting Around

When driving to Downtown Chico, choose from premium parking locations in front of shops and restaurants with convenient, credit card-friendly smart meters or nearby smart lots with convenient pay stations. Traditional coin-operated parking meters remain in less trafficked areas, and unmetered areas offer free parking on the outskirts of town. See the best parking options by clicking here.

Walking is really the best way to experience Downtown Chico. The City of Chico is committed to making Chico accessible for all. In Chico's downtown, everyone will find accessible sidewalks, crosswalks, parking, shops, and restaurants as Chico continues to build the infrastructure that supports the transportation needs of all its citizens. Accessible parking spaces and public transportation are available at no charge to facilitate access to Downtown Chico. For more info about disabled access to Downtown Chico and Northern California, go to www.actionctr.org.

With flat streets and a compact footprint, Downtown Chico is ideal for commuting and shopping by bike. Downtown Chico is getting more bike-friendly all the time, with new bike lanes and routes, and bike valet parking at many events. Wherever you park your bike, make sure to lock it securely! For more information, visit one of the many bike shops in Downtown Chico or go to www.chicovelo.org for bike events, bike routes, and to learn more about Chico's vibrant bike community.

CLICK FOR DOWNTOWN BIKE ROUTES & PARKING

Numerous taxicab companies provide 24/7 access to Downtown Chico. Credit card payment is common, but be prepared to pay cash. For more details on Chico taxicabs, see the link below. For a fun and entertaining way to get around Chico, take a Chico pedicab; they usually operate on the weekend and busy holiday periods. In fact, some dress up for holidays and play fun music to make your ride a memorable one.

FIND A TAXI CAB

FIND A PEDI CAB

B-Line (Butte Regional Transit) is Butte County's regional public transit system. You can use B-Line to travel locally in Chico and throughout Butte County. Access multiple destinations from the Transportation Hub in Downtown Chico on the corner of 2nd and Salem streets. To make your ride easier, B-Line recently added the B-Line Tracker, which allows you to see in real time when your bus will arrive. Learn more about employee and other-abled B-Line benefits below.

CLICK FOR B-LINE SCHEDULE & MORE
USE THE B-LINE TRACKER