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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 Amtrakbus bus 100
    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
    11h 15m

  2. Drive 401.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tehachapi to Chicocar car 401.4 mi
    6h 58m
    $74–106

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop to Oxnardbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Oxnard to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast 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 bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SBA - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    11h 45m

  5. Bus via Stockton

    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride to Bakersfield Amtrakbus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Stocktonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrakbus bus
    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 bus
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    3. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BUR - SMF
    4. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    10h 34m

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

    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LAX - SMF
    4. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    10h 52m

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

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration2h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest 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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