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

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

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  1. Train, fly to Ontario International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)planeSMF - ONT
    7h 25m
    $97–524

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Los AngelestrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain91-PV Line / ...
    19h 33m
    $89–139

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Riversidebus
    12h 40m

  4. Drive 519.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chico to Riversidecar519.9 mi
    8h 42m
    $95–137

  5. Train, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeSMF - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
    9h 28m
    $130–346

  6. 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)planeSMF - BUR
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
    9h 31m
    $115–323

  7. 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)planeSMF - SNA
    3. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain
    10h 8m
    $111–333

  8. 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)planeSMF - LGB
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
    10h 31m
    $91–422

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration1h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Riverside via Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield Train Station, and Bakersfield in around 12h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chico Amtrak to Riverside - Downtown via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 19h 33m.

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