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

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

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeSAN - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
    6h 57m
    $112–330

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Sacramento Bus StationbusGreyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus StationbusFlixBus N2111
    17h 1m
    $102–290

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Chinatown Station to Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramentobus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrakbus
    15h 36m

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los AngelestrainPacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chico AmtraktrainCoast Starlight
    20h 9m
    $120–250

  5. Drive 564.5 mi

    1. Drive from Encinitas to Chicocar564.5 mi
    9h 27m
    $103–149

Encinitas to Chico by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration20h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Encinitas Station to Chico Amtrak via Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Los Angeles in around 20h 9m. Alternatively, 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 17h 1m.

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