There are 8 ways to get from Northridge to Chico by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, tram, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train
best- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane BUR - SMF
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
6h 21m$224–738Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0810
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
13h 22m$77–135Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Simi Valley Amtrak to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
16h 10m$336–559Drive 452.3 mi
- Drive from Northridge to Chicocar 452.3 mi
7h 39m$83–120Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane LAX - SMF
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
7h 31m$176–444Train, tram, line 191 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport
- Take the train from Northridge to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Del Amo Stationtram
- Take the bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del Amo & Lakewood SEbus
- Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane LGB - SMF
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
8h 56m$131–545Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport, train
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane BUR - OAK
- Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
9h 2m$274–867Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane ONT - SMF
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
9h 42m$220–535
Northridge to Chico by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Northridge to Chico is to bus which costs $75 - $140 and takes 13h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Northridge to Chico is to fly and train which takes 6h 21m and costs $220 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Northridge to Chico station. However, there are services departing from Roscoe / Reseda and arriving at Chico Bus Station via Los Angeles and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Northridge to Chico. However, there are services departing from Northridge and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Simi Valley Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 10m.
The distance between Northridge and Chico is 470 miles. The road distance is 455 miles.
The best way to get from Northridge to Chico without a car is to bus which takes 13h 22m and costs $75 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Northridge to Chico, including transfers.
Northridge to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles station.
Northridge to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Simi Valley Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Northridge to Chico is to bus which takes 13h 22m and costs $75 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $330 - $600 and takes 16h 10m.
What companies run services between Northridge, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Roscoe / Reseda to Chico Bus Station via North Hollywood Station, Los Angeles, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 13h 22m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Simi Valley Amtrak to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $330–550 and the journey takes 14h 48m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Simi Valley Amtrak to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $330–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Northridge to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamonga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Del Amo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- Long Beach Transit
Bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del Amo & Lakewood SE
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Long Beach Transit
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Booking & Getting There
Northridge to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Northridge to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chico Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northridge to Chico is 455 miles. It takes approximately 7h 39m to drive from Northridge to Chico.
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