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

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There are 9 ways to get from Chico to Riverside by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Riversidebus bus
    12h 50m
    $106–197

  2. Train, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SMF - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    9h 2m
    $83–373

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train 91-PV Line / ...
    19h 33m
    $193–405

  4. Drive 519.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chico to Riversidecar car 519.9 mi
    8h 47m
    $95–137

  5. Train, fly to Ontario International Airport

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SMF - ONT
    8h 15m
    $106–550

  6. Train, fly to Long Beach Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SMF - LGB
    3. Take the bus from Village of Orange Zone 5 to Galleria @ Tyler EBbus bus
    9h 21m
    $87–445

  7. Train, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SMF - BUR
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    9h 32m
    $132–680

  8. Train, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SMF - SNA
    3. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    10h 8m
    $110–552

  9. Train, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SMF - PSP
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    10h 50m
    $150–678

Chico to Riverside by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration12h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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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 50m. 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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