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How to get fromChico to San Clementeby train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Chico to San Clemente by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Train, fly to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SMF - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    8h 32m
    $142–380

  2. Drive 530 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chico to San Clementecar car 530 mi
    8h 55m
    $97–140

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    17h 28m
    $101–195

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    19h 26m
    $231–465

  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
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    8h 59m
    $178–378

  6. Train, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    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 train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    10h 12m
    $272–876

  7. 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 Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    9h 33m
    $227–765

  8. 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 Santa Ana to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    10h 11m
    $97–409

  9. 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 Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    10h 52m
    $251–869

  10. Train, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SMF - PSP
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    10h 54m
    $123–442

Chico to San Clemente by bus and train (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 643.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 32m

What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and San Clemente, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to San Clemente Pier Amtrak via Sacramento Bus Station, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside in around 17h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chico Amtrak to San Clemente Pier Amtrak via Los Angeles in around 19h 26m.

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