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How to get fromSan Diego Airport (SAN) to Chicoby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Chico by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SAN - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    5h 2m
    $122–320

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    17h 13m
    $87–174

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    20h 51m
    $225–500

  4. Drive 589.4 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Chicocar car 589.4 mi
    9h 58m
    $108–156

  5. Bus via Stockton

    1. Take the bus from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot to Cross Border Xpressbus bus 4.1
    2. Take the bus from Cross Border Xpress to Stocktonbus bus 1
    3. Take the bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrakbus bus
    27h 34m
    $130–205

San Diego Airport (SAN) to Chico by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration17h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 575.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between San Diego Airport (SAN), USA and Chico, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Terminal 1 Transportation Island to Chico Bus Station via Old Town Transit Center, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 17h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal 1 Transportation Island to Chico Amtrak via Old Town Transit Center, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Los Angeles in around 20h 51m.

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