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

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

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  1. Bus

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    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 Amtrak to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 100
    12h 53m
    $62–124

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    20h 5m
    $221–430

  3. Drive 451.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chico to Palmdalecar car 451.3 mi
    7h 55m
    $83–119

  4. Train, 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
    3. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    8h 47m
    $221–725

  5. Bus via Stockton

    1. Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Stocktonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 100
    16h 8m
    $95–151

  6. Train, 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
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    9h 29m
    $167–327

  7. Train, 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
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    11h 6m
    $101–440

  8. Train, fly to Ontario International Airport

    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
    4. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    11h 23m
    $235–830

Chico to Palmdale by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 472.8 mi
  • Duration: 12h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Palmdale Station via Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield Amtrak, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., and Lancaster in around 12h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chico Amtrak to Palmdale Station via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 20h 5m.

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