What is the cheapest way to get from California to Chico?

The cheapest way to get from California to Chico is to bus which costs $55 - $150 and takes 11h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from California to Chico?

The fastest way to get from California to Chico is to fly and train which takes 6h 2m and costs $75 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between California and Chico?

No, there is no direct bus from California station to Chico station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Chico Bus Station via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

Is there a direct train between California and Chico?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Chico Amtrak. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 46m.

How far is it from California to Chico?

The distance between California and Chico is 208 miles. The road distance is 471.5 miles.

How do I travel from California to Chico without a car?

The best way to get from California to Chico without a car is to bus which takes 11h 45m and costs $55 - $150.

How long does it take to get from California to Chico?

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from California to Chico, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Chico bus from?

California to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where do I catch the California to Chico train from?

California to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from California to Chico?

The best way to get from California to Chico is to bus which takes 11h 45m and costs $55 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $320 and takes 15h 46m.

Where does the California to Chico bus arrive?

California to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Where does the California to Chico train arrive?

California to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chico Amtrak station.

Can I drive from California to Chico?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Chico is 471 miles. It takes approximately 7h 52m to drive from California to Chico.

How do I get a train ticket from California to Chico?

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How do I get a bus ticket from California to Chico?

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Where can I stay near Chico?

There are 42+ hotels available in Chico.

California to Chico - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from California to Chico by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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Fly, train
best
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SFO - SMF
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
6h 2m
$75–442
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500 / ...
11h 45m
$57–146
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
15h 46m
$140–320
Drive 468.8 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Chicocar 468.8 mi
7h 52m
$86–124
Bus via Stockton
1. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Stocktonbus Greyhound US0831
2. Take the bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
14h 53m
$97–182

California to Chico by bus

14Weekly Buses

11h 45mAverage Duration

$57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 206.3 mi
Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between California, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Chico Bus Station via Sacramento Bus Station in around 11h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $140–320 and the journey takes 15h 46m.

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