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How to get fromDana Point to Chicoby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SNA - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    5h 23m
    $375–937

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    16h 53m
    $86–165

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    19h 15m
    $220–462

  4. Drive 525.2 mi

    1. Drive from Dana Point to Chicocar car 525.2 mi
    8h 55m
    $96–139

  5. Bus via Stockton

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim to Stocktonbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    17h
    $108–166

Dana Point to Chico by bus and train (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 520.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

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 16h 53m. 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 15m.

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