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

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There are 6 ways to get from Chico to Santa Ana by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    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
    5h 44m
    $339–893

  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 Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    15h 5m
    $78–154

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    18h 44m
    $219–431

  4. Drive 500.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chico to Santa Anacar car 500.8 mi
    8h 25m
    $92–132

  5. Train, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    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 Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train
    8h 20m
    $188–334

  6. Train, fly to Long Beach Airport

    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
    8h 40m
    $95–436

Chico to Santa Ana by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration15h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 506.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Santa Ana, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Santa Ana Bus Stop via Sacramento Bus Station in around 15h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chico Amtrak to Santa Ana via Los Angeles in around 18h 44m.

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