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How to get fromSan Bernardino to Chicoby plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 10 ways to get from San Bernardino to Chico by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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

    best
    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
    6h 58m
    $228–825

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Los Angeles Union 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
    13h 45m
    $83–161

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train SB Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    18h 40m
    $210–443

  4. Drive 521.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Bernardino to Chicocar car 521.2 mi
    8h 46m
    $96–138

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown 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
    8h 30m
    $166–380

  6. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BUR - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    9h 9m
    $215–737

  7. Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Harbor + Katellabus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SNA - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    9h 56m
    $264–873

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

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane ONT - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    9h 44m
    $308–889

  9. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    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
    10h
    $105–453

  10. Bus via Stockton

    1. Take the bus from San Bernardino, CA to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal to Stocktonbus bus 1
    3. Take the bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrakbus bus
    14h 49m
    $116–187

San Bernardino to Chico by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration13h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 506 mi
  • Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between San Bernardino, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Chico Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station and Sacramento Bus Station in around 13h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Chico Amtrak via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 18h 40m.

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