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

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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 subway

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  1. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

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    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
    6h 10m
    $102–430

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. Drive  571.6 mi

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

  5. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PSP - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    4. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    9h 15m
    $218–472

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration2h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 539.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

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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