There are 4 ways to get from Chico to Ontario by train, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane SMF - ONT
5h 29m$95–543Drive 501.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chico to Ontariocar 501.6 mi
8h 27m$92–133Bus
- Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Ontario Amtrakbus
12h 15mTrain (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
19h 57m$94–157
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chico to Ontario is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Chico to Ontario is to train and fly which takes 5h 29m and costs $90 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Chico station to Ontario. However, there are services departing from Chico Bus Station and arriving at Ontario Amtrak via Sacramento Bus Station and Bakersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.
The distance between Chico and Ontario is 489 miles. The road distance is 504.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chico to Ontario without a car is to bus which takes 12h 15m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Chico to Ontario, including transfers.
Chico to Ontario bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chico Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chico to Ontario is to bus which takes 12h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $160 and takes 19h 57m.
Chico to Ontario bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chico to Ontario is 504 miles. It takes approximately 8h 27m to drive from Chico to Ontario.
What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Ontario, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Ontario Amtrak via Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield Train Station, and Bakersfield in around 12h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chico Amtrak to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $90–150 and the journey takes 16h 59m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chico Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Bakersfield to Ontario Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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