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

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

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

    best
    1. Take the train from Moorpark to Burbank Airport - Southtrain 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 12m
    $237–745

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Mercedbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 49m
    $73–116

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Simi Valley Amtrak to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    16h 30m
    $330–552

  4. Drive  464.5 mi

    1. Drive from Simi Valley to Chicocar car 464.5 mi
    7h 49m
    $85–123

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

    1. Take the train from Moorpark 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
    9h 22m
    $185–459

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

    1. Take the train from Moorpark 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 52m
    $134–542

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

    1. Take the train from Moorpark to Burbank Airport - Southtrain 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
    $287–824

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

    1. Take the train from Moorpark 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
    11h 26m
    $223–852

Simi Valley to Chico by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 497.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Simi Valley, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from First Street and Cochran Street to Chico Bus Station via Metrolink Chatsworth, Chatsworth, Van Nuys, Van Nuys / Keswick, Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles - Pacoima, Merced, Merced Bus Stop, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 13h 49m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Simi Valley Amtrak to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $330–550 and the journey takes 14h 48m.

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