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How to get fromPorterville to Chicoby bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Porterville to Chico by bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, bus, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tipton to Stocktonbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 1m
    $139–188

  2. Drive 323.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porterville to Chicocar car 323.5 mi
    5h 43m
    $59–86

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Porterville to Tulare Bus Stoptaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Tulare Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 36m
    $122–183

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tipton to Stocktonbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    8h 44m
    $135–199

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  • Distance: 338.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 1m

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

You can take a vehicle from Porterville to Chico Amtrak via Tipton, Stockton, and Stockton in around 8h 1m.

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