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

The cheapest way to get from Chico to Oceanside is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chico to Oceanside is to train and fly which takes 7h 53m and costs $120 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Chico and Oceanside?

No, there is no direct bus from Chico station to Oceanside. However, there are services departing from Chico Bus Station and arriving at Oceanside Transportation Center via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Chico and Oceanside?

No, there is no direct train from Chico to Oceanside. However, there are services departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at Oceanside via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 53m.

How far is it from Chico to Oceanside?

The distance between Chico and Oceanside is 624 miles. The road distance is 554.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chico to Oceanside without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 48m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Chico to Oceanside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chico to Oceanside bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chico to Oceanside train from?

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

Train or bus from Chico to Oceanside?

The best way to get from Chico to Oceanside is to train which takes 19h 53m and costs $110 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $260 and takes 15h 50m.

Where does the Chico to Oceanside bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chico to Oceanside train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chico to Oceanside?

Yes, the driving distance between Chico to Oceanside is 555 miles. It takes approximately 9h 13m to drive from Chico to Oceanside.

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

Book your Chico to Oceanside train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Oceanside?

There are 889+ hotels available in Oceanside.

Chico to Oceanside - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Chico to Oceanside by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, fly to San Diego International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)SMF - SAN
3. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceanside
7h 53m
$125–353
Train, fly to Long Beach Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)SMF - LGB
3. Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceanside
10h 25m
$93–434
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
2. Take the bus from Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento to Chinatown Station
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceanside
13h 48m
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Los AngelesCoast Starlight
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to OceansidePacific Surfliner
19h 53m
$115–170
Drive 551.4 mi
1. Drive from Chico to Oceanside551.4 mi
9h 13m
$101–146
Train, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)SMF - SNA
3. Take the train from Anaheim to Oceanside
10h 13m
$136–312
Train, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)SMF - BUR
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
10h
$143–322
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus StationFlixBus N2111
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation CenterGreyhound US0831
15h 50m
$108–253

Chico to Oceanside by train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Trains

19h 53mAverage Duration

$115Cheapest Price

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Distance: 620.1 mi
Duration: 7h 53m

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

You can take a train from Chico Amtrak to Oceanside via Los Angeles in around 19h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Center via Sacramento Bus Station in around 15h 50m.

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