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How to get fromPasadena to Chicoby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, tram, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from Pasadena to Chico by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, tram, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LAX - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    7h 5m
    $158–369

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    13h 5m
    $75–147

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    17h 11m
    $202–432

  4. Drive 469.8 mi

    1. Drive from Pasadena to Chicocar car 469.8 mi
    7h 52m
    $86–124

  5. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BUR - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    7h 44m
    $207–726

  6. Tram to Long Beach Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Take the tram from Memorial Park Station to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    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
    8h 29m
    $95–440

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Redding Municipal Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane LAX - RDD
    2. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Chico Amtraktrain train
    8h 43m
    $235–717

  8. Fly Ontario International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

    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
    8h 25m
    $229–827

  9. Bus via Stockton

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal to Stocktonbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    13h 57m
    $98–154

Pasadena to Chico by tram and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 493.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 5m

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

You can take a vehicle from Memorial Park Station to Chico Bus Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line, Los Angeles Union Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 13h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $200–430 and the journey takes 15h 46m.

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