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How to get fromBig Sur to Chicoby taxi, train, bus, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Big Sur to Chico by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Big Sur to Salinastaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Salinas to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    8h 29m
    $172–288

  2. Drive 288.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Big Sur to Chicocar car 288.4 mi
    5h 24m
    $53–76

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Big Sur to Salinas Train Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to Oaklandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 40m
    $208–295

  4. Taxi, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Big Sur to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MRY - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    7h 13m
    $180–635

  5. Taxi, fly to Redding Municipal Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Big Sur to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane MRY - RDD
    3. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Chico Amtraktrain train
    8h 48m
    $165–508

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Big Sur, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Big Sur to Chico. However, you can take the taxi to Salinas then take the train to Chico Amtrak. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Salinas Train Station, take the bus to Oakland, take the bus to Sacramento Bus Station, then take the bus to Chico Bus Station.

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