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How to get fromLake Forest to Chicoby plane, train, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    best
    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
    5h 6m
    $349–910

  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 14m
    $85–158

  3. 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
    14h 53m
    $107–159

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    17h 51m
    $225–449

  5. Drive 513.9 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Forest to Chicocar car 513.9 mi
    8h 39m
    $94–136

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Irvine 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
    7h 51m
    $172–346

Lake Forest to Chico by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 511.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Irvine to Chico Amtrak via Anaheim, Anaheim, Stockton, and Stockton in around 14h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Irvine to Chico Amtrak via Los Angeles in around 17h 51m.

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