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

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There are 7 ways to get from Tehachapi to Chico by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride to Bakersfield Amtrakbus100
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus
    11h 15m

  2. Drive 401.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tehachapi to Chicocar401.4 mi
    6h 55m
    $74–106

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop to OxnardbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Oxnard to Chico AmtraktrainCoast Starlight
    19h 14m

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

    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi 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
    11h 40m

  5. Bus via Stockton

    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride to Bakersfield Amtrakbus100
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Stocktonbus
    3. Take the bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrakbus
    11h 54m

  6. Bus, train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to Burbank - Downtowntrain
    3. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeBUR - SMF
    4. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
    10h 29m

  7. Bus, train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeLAX - SMF
    4. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
    10h 48m

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

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration2h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Tehachapi, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride to Chico Bus Station via Bakersfield Amtrak, Bakersfield Train Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 11h 15m.

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