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

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There are 6 ways to get from Irvine to Chico by plane, train, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeSNA - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
    4h 50m
    $97–505

  2. Drive 511 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Irvine to Chicocar511 mi
    8h 32m
    $94–135

  3. Bus via Florin

    1. Take the bus from ABC Supermarket - Westminster, CA to Huong Lan Sandwiches SacramentobusSan Fran
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Chico AmtrakbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    14h 29m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union StationtrainOC Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chico AmtraktrainCoast Starlight
    17h 50m
    $98–201

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeLAX - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
    7h 20m
    $179–279

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus StationbusGreyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus StationbusFlixBus N2111
    15h 49m
    $95–267

Irvine to Chico by train and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Culver-San Leandro to Chico Amtrak via 1St-Centennial, Bolsa-Magnolia, ABC Supermarket - Westminster, CA, Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento, Stockton Blvd & 65Th St, 8Th St & I St, and Sacramento in around 14h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tustin to Chico Amtrak via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 17h 50m.

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