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

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There are 6 ways to get from Ontario to Chico by plane, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Ontario International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ONT - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    4h 47m
    $222–811

  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
    18h 19m
    $83–165

  3. Bus via Bakersfield

    1. Take the bus from Ontario Amtrak to Bakersfieldbus bus
    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
    13h 55m
    $104–182

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    19h 32m
    $214–430

  5. Drive 501.4 mi

    1. Drive from Ontario to Chicocar car 501.4 mi
    8h 29m
    $92–133

  6. Taxi to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly, train

    1. Take the taxi from Ontario to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNAtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SNA - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    5h 34m
    $419–989

Ontario to Chico by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration13h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 485.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Ontario Amtrak to Chico Bus Station via Bakersfield, Bakersfield Train Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 13h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $210–420 and the journey takes 15h 46m.

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