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

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

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  1. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport

    best
    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
    5h 29m
    $209–516

  2. Drive  501.6 mi

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    1. Drive from Chico to Ontariocar car 501.6 mi
    8h 29m
    $92–133

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Ontario Amtrakbus bus
    12h 25m

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    18h 53m
    $371–574

  5. Train, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane OAK - ONT
    7h 46m
    $139–415

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

    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
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    8h 25m
    $196–474

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) flights

Calendar76Weekly Planes
Duration1h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 486 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Ontario Amtrak via Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield Train Station, and Bakersfield in around 12h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chico Amtrak to Ontario Amtrak via Los Angeles in around 18h 53m.

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