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

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There are 7 ways to get from Orange to Chico by plane, train, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SNA - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    5h 5m
    $297–909

  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
    13h 50m
    $79–152

  3. Bus via Stockton

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim to Stocktonbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    13h 34m
    $102–149

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Orange to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    17h 39m
    $208–431

  5. Drive 499.3 mi

    1. Drive from Orange to Chicocar car 499.3 mi
    8h 24m
    $92–132

  6. Line 42 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Tustin-East Village Way to Norwalk-226Thbus bus
    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
    7h 49m
    $93–438

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

    1. Take the train from Orange 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
    7h 29m
    $164–378

Orange to Chico by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 508.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Anaheim to Chico Amtrak via Stockton and Stockton in around 13h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Orange to Chico Amtrak via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 17h 39m.

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