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

The cheapest way to get from Chico to California is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 7h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chico to California is to train and fly which takes 6h 7m and costs $60 - $290.

Is there a direct bus between Chico and California?

No, there is no direct bus from Chico station to California station. However, there are services departing from Chico Bus Station and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Chico and California?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at Los Angeles. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 59m.

How far is it from Chico to California?

The distance between Chico and California is 208 miles. The road distance is 471.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chico to California without a car is to bus which takes 10h 15m and costs $65 - $270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Chico to California, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chico to California bus from?

Chico to California bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chico Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chico to California train from?

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

Train or bus from Chico to California?

The best way to get from Chico to California is to bus which takes 10h 15m and costs $65 - $270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $230 and takes 16h 59m.

Where does the Chico to California bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chico to California train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chico to California?

Yes, the driving distance between Chico to California is 471 miles. It takes approximately 7h 48m to drive from Chico to California.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near California?

There are 3277+ hotels available in California.

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

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

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Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)SMF - SFO
6h 7m
$60–287
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus StationFlixBus N2111
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union StationGreyhound US0810 / ...
10h 15m
$70–268
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Los AngelesCoast Starlight
16h 59m
$90–230
Drive 468.6 mi
1. Drive from Chico to Los Angeles468.6 mi
7h 48m
$86–124
Bus via Florin
1. Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to SacramentoAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento to Chinatown StationSan Fran
11h 1m

Chico to California by bus

14Weekly Buses

10h 15mAverage Duration

$70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 206.8 mi
Duration: 6h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station via Sacramento Bus Station in around 10h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chico Amtrak to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $90–230 and the journey takes 16h 59m.

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