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

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There are 10 ways to get from Riverside to Chico by plane, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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

    best
    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeONT - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
    6h 35m
    $102–546

  2. Drive 519.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Riverside to Chicocar519.8 mi
    8h 42m
    $95–137

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Riverside to Bakersfieldbus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus
    14h 30m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain91-PV Line / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chico AmtraktrainCoast Starlight
    18h 18m
    $101–204

  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
    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 48m
    $162–352

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

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeBUR - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
    8h 40m
    $146–275

  7. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeSNA - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
    9h 17m
    $192–268

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

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Norwalk / Santa Fe Springstrain
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeLGB - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
    9h 6m
    $104–491

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

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planeONT - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
    9h 22m
    $123–550

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Corona - North Main to Santa Anatrain
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus
    17h 37m
    $100–291

Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration1h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest 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 30m. 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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