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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop 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
    12h 16m

  2. Drive 460.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Paula to Chicocar460.6 mi
    7h 45m
    $85–122

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oxnard to Chico AmtraktrainCoast Starlight
    15h 45m
    $95–200

  4. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeSBA - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
    8h 11m

  5. Bus via Lodi

    1. Take the bus from Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfieldbus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Lodi Bus Stopbus
    3. Take the bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrakbus
    13h 26m

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

    1. Take the train from Oxnard to Burbank Airport - Southtrain
    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 28m
    $140–267

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

    1. Take the train from Oxnard 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
    9h 22m
    $162–353

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

    1. Take the train from Oxnard to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)planeLAX - RDD
    3. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Chico Amtraktrain
    11h 10m
    $89–371

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration2h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Santa Paula, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop to Chico Bus Station via Bakersfield, Bakersfield Train Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 12h 16m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oxnard to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $95–200 and the journey takes 14h 15m.

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