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How to get fromCosta Mesa to Chicoby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 11 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Chico by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Sacramento International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SNA - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    7h 38m
    $263–868

  2. Drive 506.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Costa Mesa to Chicocar car 506.7 mi
    8h 37m
    $93–134

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2111 / ...
    15h 5m
    $116–179

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    18h 54m
    $213–445

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LAX - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    8h 54m
    $169–362

  6. Line 55 bus, line 1 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from 17Th-Orange to Newport Trans Ctr Dock 7bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newport Trans Ctr Dock 5 to 7Th-Channelbus bus
    3. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LGB - SMF
    4. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    9h 29m
    $97–432

  7. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BUR - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    9h 32m
    $218–749

  8. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SNA - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    10h 24m
    $303–882

  9. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Redding Municipal Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane LAX - RDD
    3. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Chico Amtraktrain train
    10h 31m
    $246–740

  10. Train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ONT - SMF
    4. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    10h 15m
    $246–866

  11. Bus via Stockton

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim to Stocktonbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    16h 4m
    $104–154

Costa Mesa to Chico by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration15h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 510.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 38m

What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate to Chico Bus Station via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9, Santa Ana Bus Stop, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 15h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate to Chico Amtrak via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9, Santa Ana, and Los Angeles in around 18h 54m.

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