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How to get fromEncinitas to Chicoby train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak) or car

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

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  1. Train, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SAN - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    6h 57m

  2. Drive 564.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Encinitas to Chicocar car 564.5 mi
    9h 30m
    $103–149

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2111
    16h 56m

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    20h 37m

  5. Train, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    3. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    4. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    9h 39m

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights

Calendar130Weekly Planes
Duration1h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Chico Bus Station via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 16h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Chico Amtrak via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside, and Los Angeles in around 20h 37m.

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