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There are 8 ways to get from Ridgecrest to Chico by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Carl's Jr. / Inyo St.bus230
    2. Take the bus from Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus100
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus
    14h 33m
    $69–168

  2. Bus, train via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highwaybus
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chico Amtraktrain
    21h 38m
    $148–272

  3. Drive 446.3 mi

    1. Drive from Ridgecrest to Chicocar446.3 mi
    8h 56m
    $82–118

  4. Bus, train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Carl's Jr. / Inyo St.bus
    2. Take the bus from Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus
    3. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    4. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeLAX - SMF
    5. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
    12h 59m
    $116–487

  5. Bus via Lodi

    1. Take the bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Carl's Jr. / Inyo St.bus230
    2. Take the bus from Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus100
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Lodi Bus Stopbus
    4. Take the bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus
    5. Take the bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrakbus
    15h 43m

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Carl's Jr. / Inyo St.bus230
    2. Take the bus from Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop to Oxnardbus
    3. Take the train from Oxnard to Chico Amtraktrain
    22h 8m

  7. Bus, train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Carl's Jr. / Inyo St.bus
    2. Take the bus from Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus
    3. Take the train from Lancaster to Burbank - Downtowntrain
    4. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeBUR - SMF
    5. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
    12h 45m
    $110–503

  8. Bus, train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Redding Municipal Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Carl's Jr. / Inyo St.bus
    2. Take the bus from Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus
    3. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    4. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)planeLAX - RDD
    5. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Chico Amtraktrain
    14h 47m
    $99–400

Ridgecrest to Chico by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration14h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ridgecrest, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Chico Bus Station via Carl's Jr. / Inyo St., Bakersfield Amtrak, Bakersfield Train Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 14h 33m.

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