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

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There are 10 ways to get from Lancaster to Chico by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus via Stockton

    best
    1. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to GET Downtown Transit Centerbus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International to Stocktonbus bus 1
    3. Take the bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrakbus bus
    12h 52m
    $88–140

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 54m
    $56–115

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    18h 59m
    $211–445

  4. Drive 449.2 mi

    1. Drive from Lancaster to Chicocar car 449.2 mi
    7h 40m
    $82–119

  5. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BUR - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    8h 16m
    $211–730

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

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain 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
    8h 49m
    $167–382

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Redding Municipal Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Lancaster 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 train from Redding Amtrak to Chico Amtraktrain train
    10h 27m
    $244–730

  8. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LGB - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    10h 19m
    $106–455

  9. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    3. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    4. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    11h 2m
    $251–794

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

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ONT - SMF
    4. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    10h 53m
    $235–835

Lancaster to Chico by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 468.3 mi
  • Duration: 12h 52m

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

You can take a bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Chico Amtrak via GET Downtown Transit Center, Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International, Stockton, and Stockton in around 12h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lancaster to Chico Amtrak via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 18h 59m.

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