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

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There are 5 ways to get from Lake Forest to Chico by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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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 11m
    $366–925

  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
    $92–145

  3. 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
    $375–588

  4. Drive  513.9 mi

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

  5. 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 56m
    $199–480

Lake Forest to Chico by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration15h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 511.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Chico Bus Station via Santa Ana-Santiago, Santa Ana Bus Stop, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 15h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Irvine to Chico Amtrak via Los Angeles in around 17h 51m.

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