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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    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 45m
    $75–147

  2. Train, fly to Long Beach Airport, tram

    cheapest
    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 tram from Del Amo Station to Memorial Park Stationtram tram
    8h 28m
    $66–256

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    17h 29m
    $209–423

  4. Drive 469.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chico to Pasadenacar car 469.8 mi
    7h 52m
    $86–124

  5. 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
    6h 57m
    $159–365

  6. 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
    7h 32m
    $208–722

  7. 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
    8h 13m
    $230–823

  8. Train, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus, tram

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SMF - SNA
    3. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus
    4. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    5. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Stationtram tram
    10h 16m
    $273–877

Chico to Pasadena by bus and tram

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 489.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Memorial Park Station via Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Union Station - Metro A-Line in around 10h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chico Amtrak to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $200–430 and the journey takes 16h 59m.

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