There are 6 ways to get from Chico to Rancho Cucamonga by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport
best- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane SMF - ONT
6h 13m$211–518Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Montclair Transcenterbus
12h 59m$84–144Train
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain SB Line
19h 26m$361–553Drive 502.2 mi
- Drive from Chico to Rancho Cucamongacar 502.2 mi
8h 30m$86–124Train, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
- Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane OAK - ONT
8h 25m$141–417Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SMF - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain
8h 49m$184–461
Chico to Rancho Cucamonga by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chico to Rancho Cucamonga is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Chico to Rancho Cucamonga is to train and fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $210 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Chico station to Rancho Cucamonga. However, there are services departing from Chico Bus Station and arriving at Foothill @ Archibald via Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station and Montclair Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Chico to Rancho Cucamonga. However, there are services departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at Rancho Cucamonga via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 26m.
The distance between Chico and Rancho Cucamonga is 493 miles. The road distance is 505.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chico to Rancho Cucamonga without a car is to bus which takes 12h 59m and costs $80 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Chico to Rancho Cucamonga, including transfers.
Chico to Rancho Cucamonga bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chico Bus Station.
Chico to Rancho Cucamonga train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chico Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Chico to Rancho Cucamonga is to bus which takes 12h 59m and costs $80 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $360 - $600 and takes 19h 26m.
What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Foothill @ Archibald via Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Montclair Transcenter, and Montclair Transit Center in around 12h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chico Amtrak to Rancho Cucamonga via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 19h 26m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Ontario International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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 Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $350–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamonga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamonga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Montclair Transcenter
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- 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
- $60–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Chico to Rancho Cucamonga bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Chico to Rancho Cucamonga train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chico to Rancho Cucamonga is 505 miles. It takes approximately 8h 30m to drive from Chico to Rancho Cucamonga.
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