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

The cheapest way to get from Chico to Oceanside is to bus which costs $90 - $200 and takes 16h 10m.

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 8h 2m and costs $120 - $650.

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 16h 10m.

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 51m.

How far is it from Chico to Oceanside?

The distance between Chico and Oceanside is 626 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 which takes 16h 10m and costs $90 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 8h 2m 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 Greyhound 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 bus which takes 16h 10m and costs $90 - $200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $450 and takes 19h 51m.

Where does the Chico to Oceanside bus arrive?

Chico to Oceanside bus services, operated by Greyhound 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 17m to drive from Chico to Oceanside.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Oceanside?

There are 755+ 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 (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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 Sacramentotrain
2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SMF - SAN
3. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain
8h 2m
$124–637
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0831
16h 10m
$91–197
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
19h 51m
$206–447
Drive 551.4 mi
1. Drive from Chico to Oceansidecar 551.4 mi
9h 17m
$101–146
Train, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SMF - SNA
3. Take the train from Anaheim to Oceansidetrain
10h 15m
$116–546
Train, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SMF - BUR
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain
9h 58m
$151–771
Train, fly to Long Beach Airport
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane SMF - LGB
3. Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain
10h 28m
$99–456
Train, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane SMF - PSP
3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
4. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain
11h 4m
$154–665

Chico to Oceanside by bus

7Weekly Buses

16h 10mAverage Duration

$91Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chico to Oceanside.

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Distance: 622.3 mi
Duration: 8h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Center via Sacramento Bus Station in around 16h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chico Amtrak to Oceanside via Los Angeles in around 19h 51m.

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