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How to get fromFullerton to Chicoby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Fullerton to Chico by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LAX - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    7h 22m
    $182–452

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    13h 25m
    $79–128

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    17h 22m
    $364–571

  4. Drive  493.1 mi

    1. Drive from Fullerton to Chicocar car 493.1 mi
    8h 19m
    $90–130

  5. Fly Long Beach Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

    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
    8h
    $122–535

  6. Line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SNA - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    8h 27m
    $551–883

  7. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BUR - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    8h 1m
    $231–749

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

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    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
    8h 48m
    $243–577

  9. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Redding Municipal Airport, line 15 bus, train

    1. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane LAX - RDD
    3. Take the bus from Redding Regional Airport to Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 5bus bus
    4. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Chico Amtraktrain train
    10h 21m
    $327–840

Fullerton to Chico by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 507.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chico Bus Station via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 13h 25m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $350–550 and the journey takes 15h 46m.

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