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How to get fromMojave Desert to Chicoby car, plane, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Mojave Desert to Chico by car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Drive, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    best
    1. Drive from Mojave Desert to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)car car
    2. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LAS - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    6h 32m
    $182–393

  2. Drive 588.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mojave Desert to Chicocar car 588.6 mi
    10h 30m
    $108–156

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Mojave Desert to NB Las Vegas after Volunteercar car
    2. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus
    19h 8m
    $169–277

  4. Drive, bus, train

    1. Drive from Mojave Desert to Las Vegas Stripcar car
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Strip to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chico Amtraktrain train
    23h 30m
    $283–539

  5. Drive, fly to Stockton Metropolitan Airport, bus, train

    1. Drive from Mojave Desert to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)car car
    2. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK)plane plane LAS - SCK
    3. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus bus
    4. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    8h 23m
    $125–426

  6. Drive, bus via Stockton

    1. Drive from Mojave Desert to NB Las Vegas after Volunteercar car
    2. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International to Stocktonbus bus 1
    4. Take the bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrakbus bus
    20h 18m
    $196–297

  7. Drive, bus, train via Enterprise

    1. Drive from Mojave Desert to NB Las Vegas after Volunteercar car
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chico Amtraktrain train
    25h 44m
    $280–535

  8. Drive, bus, train via Victorville

    1. Drive from Mojave Desert to SB Las Vegas at Fashion Show Mallcar car
    2. Take the bus from SB Las Vegas at Fashion Show Mall to Victorville Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the train from Victorville Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    4. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chico Amtraktrain train
    26h 5m
    $290–559

Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights

Calendar73Weekly Planes
Duration1h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 564.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Mojave Desert, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mojave Desert to Chico. However, you can drive to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport (SMF), walk to Terminal B, take the bus to J St. at 4th St., walk to Sacramento, then take the train to Chico Amtrak. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mojave Desert to Chico Bus Station via NB Las Vegas after Volunteer, SSTT Exit, South Strip Transit Terminal, Bakersfield, Bakersfield Train Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 19h 8m.

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