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How to get fromPalm Springs to Chicoby plane, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Palm Springs to Chico by plane, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane PSP - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    5h 2m
    $109–452

  2. Drive 571.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Chicocar car 571.6 mi
    9h 38m
    $105–151

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 40m
    $113–202

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    20h 32m
    $240–481

  5. Bus via Stockton

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Anaheim to Stocktonbus bus 1
    3. Take the bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrakbus bus
    17h 29m
    $138–203

Palm Springs to Chico by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 538.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Chico Bus Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 16h 40m.

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