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

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There are 10 ways to get from Chico to Thousand Oaks by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, bus, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus StationbusFlixBus N2111
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los AngelesbusFlixBus 2007
    13h 27m
    $70–196

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to OxnardtrainCoast Starlight
    17h 54m
    $59–238

  3. Drive 473.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chico to Thousand Oakscar473.1 mi
    8h
    $87–125

  4. Train to Sacramento International Airport, 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 bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rdbus
    9h 29m
    $138–404

  5. Bus via Stockton

    1. Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to StocktonbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Los AngelesbusGreyhound US0810
    15h 36m

  6. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    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 Airport - South to Moorparktrain
    8h 51m
    $118–298

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

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Redding Amtraktrain
    2. Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeRDD - LAX
    3. Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rdbus
    10h 6m
    $68–294

  8. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport, bus

    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 bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rdbus
    10h 33m
    $85–414

  9. Train to Sacramento International Airport, 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 Hollister and Kellogg EB to Camarillo stationbus
    9h 53m
    $73–394

  10. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)planeSMF - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    4. Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rdbus
    11h 13m
    $111–523

Chico to Thousand Oaks by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Thousand Oaks / Skyline via Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles, North Hollywood Station, and Canoga Station in around 13h 27m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chico Amtrak to Oxnard once daily. Tickets cost $55–190 and the journey takes 15h 8m.

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