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How to get fromEscondido to Chicoby bus, plane, train, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Escondido to Chico by bus, plane, train, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Pacific Hwy & Broadwaybus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SAN - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    7h 22m
    $144–349

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    17h 59m
    $90–180

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Anaheimtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Anaheim to Stocktonbus bus 1
    3. Take the bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrakbus bus
    17h 26m
    $116–170

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    20h 34m
    $240–486

  5. Drive 571.5 mi

    1. Drive from Escondido to Chicocar car 571.5 mi
    9h 38m
    $105–151

  6. Shuttle to Ontario International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY to Riverside, CA - 3956 University Aveshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ONT - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    9h 19m
    $252–855

  7. Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Pacific Hwy & Broadwaybus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    3. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    4. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    10h 7m
    $264–393

Escondido to Chico by tram, train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 611.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

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

You can take a vehicle from Escondido Transit Center to Chico Amtrak via Oceanside Transit Center, Oceanside, and Los Angeles in around 20h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 to Chico Bus Station via Vista Transit Center Stall 5, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 17h 59m.

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