What is the cheapest way to get from Carlsbad to Chico?

The cheapest way to get from Carlsbad to Chico is to bus which costs $80 - $170 and takes 16h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlsbad to Chico?

The fastest way to get from Carlsbad to Chico is to train and fly which takes 7h 15m and costs $120 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Carlsbad and Chico?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlsbad to Chico station. However, there are services departing from Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av and arriving at Chico Bus Station via Oceanside Transportation Center and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Carlsbad and Chico?

No, there is no direct train from Carlsbad to Chico. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 46m.

How far is it from Carlsbad to Chico?

The distance between Carlsbad and Chico is 619 miles. The road distance is 558.4 miles.

How do I travel from Carlsbad to Chico without a car?

The best way to get from Carlsbad to Chico without a car is to bus which takes 16h 15m and costs $80 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Carlsbad to Chico?

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Carlsbad to Chico, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlsbad to Chico bus from?

Carlsbad to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oceanside Transportation Center station.

Where do I catch the Carlsbad to Chico train from?

Carlsbad to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.

Train or bus from Carlsbad to Chico?

The best way to get from Carlsbad to Chico is to bus which takes 16h 15m and costs $80 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $480 and takes 18h 46m.

Where does the Carlsbad to Chico bus arrive?

Carlsbad to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Where does the Carlsbad to Chico train arrive?

Carlsbad to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Carlsbad to Chico?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlsbad to Chico is 558 miles. It takes approximately 9h 21m to drive from Carlsbad to Chico.

How do I get a train ticket from Carlsbad to Chico?

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Where can I stay near Chico?

There are 39+ hotels available in Chico.

Carlsbad to Chico - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Train to San Diego International Airport, fly, train
best
1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SAN - SMF
3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
7h 15m
$122–340
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
16h 15m
$84–170
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
18h 46m
$227–476
Drive 555.2 mi
1. Drive from Carlsbad to Chicocar 555.2 mi
9h 21m
$102–147
Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly, train
1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SNA - SMF
3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
9h 53m
$273–882
Train to Long Beach Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain
2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane LGB - SMF
3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
10h 10m
$122–496
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Oceanside to Anaheimtrain
2. Take the bus from Anaheim to Stocktonbus 1
3. Take the bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrakbus
16h 48m
$112–169

Carlsbad to Chico by bus (Greyhound)

14Weekly Buses

16h 15mAverage Duration

$84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 615.1 mi
Duration: 7h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av to Chico Bus Station via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 16h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oceanside to Chico Amtrak via Los Angeles in around 18h 46m.

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