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

The cheapest way to get from California to Chico is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 7h 52m.

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 5h 57m and costs $75 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between California and Chico?

No, there is no direct bus from California to Chico. However, there are services departing from 1st / Main and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Chinatown Station, Stockton Blvd & 65Th St and Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.

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 via Florin which takes 11h 39m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m 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 via Florin which takes 11h 39m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $210 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?

Book your California to Chico train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your California to Chico bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chico?

There are 43+ 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 (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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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
5h 57m
$79–447
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 FlixBus N2111
11h 45m
$70–247
Bus via Florin
1. Take the bus from Chinatown Station to Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramentobus San Fran
2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
11h 39m
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
15h 46m
$85–210
Drive 468.7 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Chicocar 468.7 mi
7h 52m
$86–124

California to Chico by train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Trains

15h 46mAverage Duration

$85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 206.3 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

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

You can take a bus from 1st / Main to Chico Amtrak via Main / College, Chinatown Station, Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento, Stockton Blvd & 65Th St, 8Th St & I St, and Sacramento in around 11h 39m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $85–210 and the journey takes 15h 46m.

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