There are 6 ways to get from Burbank to Chico by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
best- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane BUR - SMF
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
4h 45m$89–469Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Van Nuys to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
16h 33m$61–246Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2111
13h 5m$78–261Drive 458.9 mi
- Drive from Burbank to Chicocar 458.9 mi
7h 35m$84–121Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane LAX - SMF
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
6h 44m$100–464Bus via Florin
- Take the bus from Chinatown Station to Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramentobus San Fran
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
13h 14m
Burbank to Chico by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burbank to Chico is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 7h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Burbank to Chico is to fly and train which takes 4h 45m and costs $85 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Burbank to Chico. However, there are services departing from Olive / San Fernando and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Olive / Venice, Chinatown Station, Stockton Blvd & 65Th St and Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Burbank to Chico. However, there are services departing from Burbank - Downtown and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Van Nuys. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 33m.
The distance between Burbank and Chico is 458 miles. The road distance is 461.6 miles.
The best way to get from Burbank to Chico without a car is to bus which takes 13h 5m and costs $75 - $270.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Burbank to Chico, including transfers.
Burbank to Chico bus services, operated by Hoang Express, depart from Chinatown Station.
Burbank to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Van Nuys station.
The best way to get from Burbank to Chico is to bus which takes 13h 5m and costs $75 - $270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $250 and takes 16h 33m.
What companies run services between Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Burbank - Downtown to Chico Bus Station via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 13h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $60–200 and the journey takes 15h 19m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Thursday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–490
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Thursday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Van Nuys to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $60–160
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $80–200
- Business - advance purchase
- $100–450
- Business Class
- $180–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- admin@lowfarebus.com
- Website
- xedohoang.com
Bus from Chinatown Station to Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/hoangexpress/
- Website
- https://xedohoang.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Burbank to Chico bus services, operated by Hoang Express, arrive at Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento station.
Burbank to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chico Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burbank to Chico is 462 miles. It takes approximately 7h 35m to drive from Burbank to Chico.
Book your Burbank to Chico train tickets online with Omio.
There are 44+ hotels available in Chico.












