There are 8 ways to get from Chico to California State University by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or tram
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Train, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
best- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SMF - BUR
6h 59m$234–747Drive 450.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chico to California State Universitycar 450.7 mi
7h 40m$83–119Bus
- Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
13h 46m$84–150Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Van Nuystrain Coast Starlight
18h 4m$342–526Train, fly to Los Angeles International Airport
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SMF - LAX
8h 12m$177–431Train, fly to Long Beach Airport, tram
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane SMF - LGB
- Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Northridgetrain
9h 49m$106–345Train, fly to Ontario International Airport
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane SMF - ONT
- Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
10h 7m$229–855Train, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SMF - SNA
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Northridgetrain
10h 58m$370–937
Chico to California State University by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chico to California State University is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Chico to California State University is to train and fly which takes 6h 59m and costs $230 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Chico station to California State University. However, there are services departing from Chico Bus Station and arriving at Zelzah / Plummer via Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal and Woodley / Saticoy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Chico to California State University. However, there are services departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at Van Nuys via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 4m.
The distance between Chico and California State University is 472 miles. The road distance is 453.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chico to California State University without a car is to bus which takes 13h 46m and costs $80 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Chico to California State University, including transfers.
Chico to California State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chico Bus Station.
Chico to California State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chico Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Chico to California State University is to bus which takes 13h 46m and costs $80 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $340 - $550 and takes 18h 4m.
What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and California State University, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to California State University via Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave, Woodley / Saticoy, and Zelzah / Plummer in around 13h 46m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chico Amtrak to Van Nuys once daily. Tickets cost $340–550 and the journey takes 16h 24m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–200
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Long Beach Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $45–270
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–200
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–200
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–200
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chico Amtrak to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $340–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Northridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Del Amo Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Northridge
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Chico to California State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Chico to California State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Van Nuys station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chico to California State University is 453 miles. It takes approximately 7h 40m to drive from Chico to California State University.
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