What is the cheapest way to get from Chico to Whittier?

The cheapest way to get from Chico to Whittier is to bus which costs $70 - $130 and takes 12h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chico to Whittier?

The fastest way to get from Chico to Whittier is to train and fly and taxi which takes 6h 11m and costs $400 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Chico and Whittier?

No, there is no direct bus from Chico station to Whittier. However, there are services departing from Chico Bus Station and arriving at Philadelphia/Painter via Sacramento Bus Station, Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion and East L.A. College. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Chico and Whittier?

No, there is no direct train from Chico to Whittier station. However, there are services departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at Atlantic Station via Little Tokyo / Arts District Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 24m.

How far is it from Chico to Whittier?

The distance between Chico and Whittier is 531 miles. The road distance is 485.6 miles.

How do I travel from Chico to Whittier without a car?

The best way to get from Chico to Whittier without a car is to bus which takes 12h 19m and costs $70 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Chico to Whittier?

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Chico to Whittier, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chico to Whittier bus from?

Chico to Whittier bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chico Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chico to Whittier train from?

Chico to Whittier train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chico Amtrak station.

Train or bus from Chico to Whittier?

The best way to get from Chico to Whittier is to bus which takes 12h 19m and costs $70 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $380 and takes 18h 24m.

Where does the Chico to Whittier bus arrive?

Chico to Whittier bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Where does the Chico to Whittier train arrive?

Chico to Whittier train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Chico to Whittier?

Yes, the driving distance between Chico to Whittier is 486 miles. It takes approximately 8h 14m to drive from Chico to Whittier.

Where can I stay near Whittier?

There are 1427+ hotels available in Whittier.

Chico to Whittier - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Chico to Whittier by train, plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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Train, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SMF - SNA
3. Take the taxi from Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA to Whittiertaxi
6h 11m
$403–983
Train, fly to Long Beach Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane SMF - LGB
8h 3m
$62–289
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
12h 19m
$70–125
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
18h 24m
$161–378
Drive 482.8 mi
1. Drive from Chico to Whittiercar 482.8 mi
8h 14m
$89–128
Train, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SMF - BUR
7h 54m
$198–709
Train, fly to Los Angeles International Airport
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SMF - LAX
7h 48m
$145–397

Chico to Whittier by bus

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Distance: 527.8 mi
Duration: 6h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Philadelphia/Painter via Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion, Atlantic / Floral, and East L.A. College in around 12h 19m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chico Amtrak to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $150–380 and the journey takes 16h 59m.

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