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

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

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  1. Fly Ontario International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ONT - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    6h 38m
    $130–670

  2. Drive 519.8 mi

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    1. Drive from Riverside to Chicocar car 519.8 mi
    8h 47m
    $95–137

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Riverside to Bakersfieldbus bus
    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 15m
    $109–200

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train 91-PV Line / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    18h 18m
    $190–414

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

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown 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 8m
    $114–536

  6. Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor + Katellabus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SNA - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    9h 26m
    $132–717

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

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 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 47m
    $133–683

  8. Fly Ontario International Airport to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane ONT - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    9h 24m
    $132–599

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

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown 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
    9h 39m
    $123–579

Riverside to Chico by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration14h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Riverside to Chico Bus Station via Bakersfield, Bakersfield Train Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 14h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to Chico Amtrak via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 18h 18m.

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