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How to get fromChico to Powayby train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SMF - SAN
    8h 3m
    $206–363

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    19h 3m
    $97–183

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    22h 29m
    $244–480

  4. Drive 583.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chico to Powaycar car 583.9 mi
    9h 53m
    $107–154

  5. Train, train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    10h 25m
    $135–567

Chico to Poway by bus and tram (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 610.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr via Sacramento Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Old Town Station, Santa Fe Depot, Santa Fe Depot, and Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station in around 19h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chico Amtrak to Poway Rd & Quate Ct via Los Angeles, Oceanside, Oceanside Transit Center, Escondido Transit Center, Escondido Transit Center, and Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station in around 22h 29m.

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