What is the cheapest way to get from Dana Point to Chico?

The cheapest way to get from Dana Point to Chico is to bus which costs $85 - $180 and takes 17h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dana Point to Chico?

The fastest way to get from Dana Point to Chico is to fly and train which takes 5h 21m and costs $160 - $650.

How far is it from Dana Point to Chico?

The distance between Dana Point and Chico is 524 miles. The road distance is 528.3 miles.

How do I travel from Dana Point to Chico without a car?

The best way to get from Dana Point to Chico without a car is to bus which takes 17h 2m and costs $85 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Dana Point to Chico?

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Dana Point to Chico, including transfers.

Train or bus from Dana Point to Chico?

The best way to get from Dana Point to Chico is to bus which takes 17h 2m and costs $85 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $360 and takes 19h 23m.

Can I drive from Dana Point to Chico?

Yes, the driving distance between Dana Point to Chico is 528 miles. It takes approximately 8h 54m to drive from Dana Point to Chico.

Where can I stay near Chico?

There are 42+ hotels available in Chico.

Dana Point to Chico - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Dana Point to Chico by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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Fly, train
best
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SNA - SMF
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
5h 21m
$161–627
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500 / ...
17h 2m
$88–177
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
19h 23m
$154–351
Drive 525.2 mi
1. Drive from Dana Point to Chicocar 525.2 mi
8h 54m
$96–139

Dana Point to Chico by bus and train

7Weekly Services

17h 2mAverage Duration

$88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 520.5 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Dana Point, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Golden Lantern-La Cresta to Chico Bus Station via Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8, Tustin, Santa Ana, Santa Ana Bus Stop, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 17h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Del Obispo-Stonehill to Chico Amtrak via Camino Capistrano-Old Mission, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Los Angeles in around 19h 23m.

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