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

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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)

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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)plane plane SNA - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    4h 52m
    $309–820

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    15h 34m
    $80–156

  3. Bus via Stockton

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim to Stocktonbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    15h 33m
    $102–157

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    17h 50m
    $219–432

  5. Drive 511 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Chicocar car 511 mi
    8h 36m
    $94–135

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

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LAX - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    7h 40m
    $185–324

Irvine to Chico by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 500 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Main-Culver to Chico Amtrak via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim, Stockton, and Stockton in around 15h 33m. 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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