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How to get fromChico to San Juan Capistranoby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationbus bus
    13h
    $93–174

  2. Train, fly to Long Beach Airport

    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
    9h 44m
    $72–268

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    19h 8m
    $225–461

  4. Drive 523 mi

    1. Drive from Chico to San Juan Capistranocar car 523 mi
    8h 48m
    $96–138

  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 Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 42m
    $175–403

  6. Train, fly to San Diego International Airport

    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 Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 43m
    $144–385

  7. 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 Anaheim to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 32m
    $273–877

  8. 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 Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 15m
    $224–760

  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 Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 34m
    $248–864

  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 Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 26m
    $118–426

Chico to San Juan Capistrano by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13hAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 540.4 mi
  • Duration: 13h

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

You can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 13h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chico Amtrak to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Los Angeles in around 19h 8m.

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