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

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There are 9 ways to get from Palmdale to Chico by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BUR - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    8h 6m
    $100–500

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 4m
    $74–166

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    18h 50m
    $97–225

  4. Drive 451.6 mi

    1. Drive from Palmdale to Chicocar car 451.6 mi
    7h 55m
    $83–119

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

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station 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
    8h 24m
    $107–483

  6. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LGB - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    10h 11m
    $117–615

  7. Train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ONT - SMF
    4. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    10h 41m
    $137–718

  8. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    3. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    4. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    10h 53m
    $111–489

  9. Bus via Lodi

    1. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Lodi Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrakbus bus
    15h 14m

Palmdale to Chico by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Palmdale, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Palmdale Station to Chico Bus Station via Lancaster, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., Bakersfield Amtrak, Bakersfield Train Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 14h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palmdale Station to Chico Amtrak via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 18h 50m.

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