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How to get fromEl Monte to Chicoby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from El Monte to Chico by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LAX - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    6h 56m
    $179–294

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    13h 41m
    $69–136

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    17h 17m
    $217–429

  4. Drive 480.5 mi

    1. Drive from El Monte to Chicocar car 480.5 mi
    8h 3m
    $88–127

  5. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from El Monte to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ONT - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    7h 21m
    $115–552

  6. Line 266 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Rosemead / Fern to Lakewood / Hardwickbus bus
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LGB - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    7h 40m
    $99–473

  7. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BUR - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    7h 46m
    $223–678

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Redding Municipal Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane LAX - RDD
    2. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Chico Amtraktrain train
    8h 36m
    $235–717

  9. Bus via Stockton

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal to Stocktonbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    13h 49m
    $111–196

El Monte to Chico by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration13h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 495.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Chico Bus Station via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles Union Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 13h 41m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $210–420 and the journey takes 15h 46m.

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