There are 5 ways to get from Burbank to Chico by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
best- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane BUR - SMF
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
4h 52m$222–726Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0810
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
12h 43m$77–135Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Van Nuys to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
16h 33m$344–557Drive 458.9 mi
- Drive from Burbank to Chicocar 458.9 mi
7h 40m$84–121Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane LAX - SMF
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
7h 5m$181–451
Burbank to Chico by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Burbank to Chico is to bus which costs $75 - $140 and takes 12h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Burbank to Chico is to fly and train which takes 4h 52m and costs $220 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Burbank to Chico station. However, there are services departing from 1st / Orange Grove and arriving at Chico Bus Station via Los Angeles and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Burbank to Chico. However, there are services departing from Burbank - Downtown and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Van Nuys. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 33m.
The distance between Burbank and Chico is 458 miles. The road distance is 461.6 miles.
The best way to get from Burbank to Chico without a car is to bus which takes 12h 43m and costs $75 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Burbank to Chico, including transfers.
Burbank to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles station.
Burbank to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Van Nuys station.
The best way to get from Burbank to Chico is to bus which takes 12h 43m and costs $75 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $340 - $600 and takes 16h 33m.
What companies run services between Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from 1st / Orange Grove to Chico Bus Station via North Hollywood Station, Los Angeles, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 12h 43m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $340–550 and the journey takes 15h 19m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Van Nuys to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $340–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Burbank to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Burbank to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chico Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burbank to Chico is 462 miles. It takes approximately 7h 40m to drive from Burbank to Chico.
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