What is the cheapest way to get from Escondido to Chico?

The cheapest way to get from Escondido to Chico is to bus which costs $80 - $170 and takes 17h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Escondido to Chico?

The fastest way to get from Escondido to Chico is to bus and fly and train which takes 7h 48m and costs $140 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Escondido and Chico?

No, there is no direct bus from Escondido to Chico station. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 and arriving at Chico Bus Station via Vista Transit Center Stall 4, Oceanside Transportation Center and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Escondido and Chico?

No, there is no direct train from Escondido to Chico. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Oceanside and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 39m.

How far is it from Escondido to Chico?

The distance between Escondido and Chico is 625 miles. The road distance is 575 miles.

How do I travel from Escondido to Chico without a car?

The best way to get from Escondido to Chico without a car is to train and bus which takes 15h 34m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Escondido to Chico?

It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Escondido to Chico, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Escondido to Chico bus from?

Escondido to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oceanside Transportation Center station.

Where do I catch the Escondido to Chico train from?

Escondido to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.

Train or bus from Escondido to Chico?

The best way to get from Escondido to Chico is to train which takes 20h 39m and costs $120 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 17h 58m.

Where does the Escondido to Chico bus arrive?

Escondido to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Where does the Escondido to Chico train arrive?

Escondido to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Escondido to Chico?

Yes, the driving distance between Escondido to Chico is 575 miles. It takes approximately 9h 36m to drive from Escondido to Chico.

Where can I stay near Chico?

There are 42+ hotels available in Chico.

Escondido to Chico - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Escondido to Chico by bus, plane, train, 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.

Bus, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to India St & C Stbus
2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SAN - SMF
3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
7h 48m
$146–859
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500 / ...
17h 58m
$82–170
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 34m
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
20h 39m
$120–188
Drive 571.7 mi
1. Drive from Escondido to Chicocar 571.7 mi
9h 36m
$105–151
Bus, fly to Oakland International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to India St & C Stbus
2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SAN - OAK
3. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
4. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
10h 38m
$148–743

Escondido to Chico by tram and train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

20h 39mAverage Duration

$120Cheapest Price

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Distance: 621.4 mi
Duration: 7h 48m

What companies run services between Escondido, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Escondido Transit Center to Chico Amtrak via Oceanside Transit Center, Oceanside, and Los Angeles in around 20h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 to Chico Bus Station via Vista Transit Center Stall 7, Vista Transit Center Stall 4, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 17h 58m.

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