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How to get fromAliso Viejo to Chicoby plane, train, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Aliso Viejo to Chico by plane, train, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SNA - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    5h 8m
    $347–907

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    15h 46m
    $82–135

  3. Bus via Stockton

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim to Stocktonbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    15h 8m
    $92–140

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    18h 8m
    $160–383

  5. Drive  518.3 mi

    1. Drive from Aliso Viejo to Chicocar car 518.3 mi
    8h 43m
    $95–137

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo 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
    8h 3m
    $159–420

Aliso Viejo to Chico by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 513.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Aliso Viejo, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to Chico Amtrak via Anaheim - ARTIC, Anaheim, Stockton, and Stockton in around 15h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to Chico Amtrak via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 18h 8m.

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