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How to get fromChico to Los Angelesby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Chico to Los Angeles by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    10h 15m
    $74–145

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    16h 59m
    $210–420

  3. Drive 468.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chico to Los Angelescar car 468.6 mi
    7h 53m
    $86–124

  4. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SMF - LAX
    6h 27m
    $157–333

  5. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SMF - BUR
    7h 2m
    $206–720

  6. Train to Redding Municipal Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Redding Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane RDD - LAX
    7h 10m
    $233–714

  7. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SMF - LGB
    7h 59m
    $91–396

  8. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SMF - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    8h 21m
    $230–824

Chico to Los Angeles by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration10h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 479.7 mi
  • Duration: 10h 15m

What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station via Sacramento Bus Station in around 10h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chico Amtrak to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $210–420 and the journey takes 16h 59m.

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