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

The cheapest way to get from Dana Point to Chico is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 8h 50m.

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 17m and costs $160 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Dana Point and Chico?

No, there is no direct bus from Dana Point to Chico. However, there are services departing from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Newport Trans Ctr Dock 2, 1St-Centennial, ABC Supermarket - Westminster, CA, Stockton Blvd & 65Th St and Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 38m.

How far is it from Dana Point to Chico?

The distance between Dana Point and Chico is 525 miles. The road distance is 528.2 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 via Florin which takes 16h 38m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Dana Point to Chico, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dana Point to Chico bus from?

Dana Point to Chico bus services, operated by Hoang Express, depart from ABC Supermarket - Westminster, CA station.

Train or bus from Dana Point to Chico?

The best way to get from Dana Point to Chico is to bus via Florin which takes 16h 38m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $220 and takes 19h 20m.

Where does the Dana Point to Chico bus arrive?

Dana Point to Chico bus services, operated by Hoang Express, arrive at Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento station.

Can I drive from Dana Point to Chico?

Yes, the driving distance between Dana Point to Chico is 528 miles. It takes approximately 8h 50m to drive from Dana Point to Chico.

Where can I stay near Chico?

There are 44+ hotels available in Chico.

Dana Point to Chico - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Dana Point to Chico by plane, train, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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 17m
$169–627
Drive 525.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dana Point to Chicocar 525.1 mi
8h 50m
$96–139
Bus via Florin
1. Take the bus from ABC Supermarket - Westminster, CA to Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramentobus San Fran
2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
16h 38m
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 20m
$106–215
Bus
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 FlixBus N2111
16h 57m
$99–273

Dana Point to Chico by bus and train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

19h 20mAverage Duration

$106Cheapest Price

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Distance: 521.9 mi
Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to Chico Amtrak via Newport Trans Ctr Dock 5, Newport Trans Ctr Dock 2, 1St-Centennial, Bolsa-Magnolia, ABC Supermarket - Westminster, CA, Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento, Stockton Blvd & 65Th St, 8Th St & I St, and Sacramento in around 16h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Del Obispo-Lighthouse to Chico Amtrak via Camino Capistrano-Old Mission, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Los Angeles in around 19h 20m.

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