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How to get fromLos Angeles to California State University, Chicoby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 11 ways to get from Los Angeles to California State University, Chico by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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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
    6h 34m
    $157–367

  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
    11h 52m
    $73–140

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    15h 58m
    $200–420

  4. Drive 469.6 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to California State University, Chicocar car 469.6 mi
    7h 55m
    $86–124

  5. 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
    6h 31m
    $206–723

  6. 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
    7h 19m
    $233–841

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Redding Municipal Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane LAX - RDD
    2. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Chico Amtraktrain train
    8h 11m
    $234–715

  8. 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 12m
    $95–440

  9. Train, line 43 bus, line 76 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Macarthur-Harbor to Airport-Arrival Terminalbus bus
    4. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SNA - SMF
    5. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    9h 11m
    $271–884

  10. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    9h 17m
    $246–787

  11. Bus via Stockton

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal to Stocktonbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    12h 27m
    $99–146

Los Angeles to California State University, Chico by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 484.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and California State University, Chico, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to California State University, Chico via Sacramento Bus Station and Chico Bus Station in around 11h 52m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $200–420 and the journey takes 15h 46m.

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