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

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There are 6 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Chico by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Long Beach Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LGB - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    5h 12m
    $184–649

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    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 Greyhound US0500
    15h 10m
    $80–157

  3. 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
    $171–403

  4. Drive  506.7 mi

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

  5. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    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
    $308–858

  6. 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
    $99–144

Costa Mesa to Chico by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration15h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 504.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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 10m. 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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