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

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There are 7 ways to get from Chico to Tehachapi by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus

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    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 Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ridebus100
    10h 25m
    $57–161

  2. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to OxnardtrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Oxnard to Tehachapi Amtrak Bus StopbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    20h 5m

  3. Drive 401.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chico to Tehachapicar401.4 mi
    6h 54m
    $74–106

  4. Train, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)planeSMF - SBA
    3. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stopbus
    12h 22m

  5. Bus via Greenfield

    1. Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentobus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfieldbus
    3. Take the bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to Tehachapi Park & Ridebus100
    13h 32m

  6. Train, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, bus

    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 Burbank - Downtown to Lancastertrain
    4. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ridebus
    11h 11m

  7. Train, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    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 Lancastertrain
    4. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ridebus
    12h 24m

Chico to Tehachapi by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration10h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Tehachapi Park & Ride via Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield Train Station, and Bakersfield Amtrak in around 10h 25m.

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