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How to get fromSan Diego to California State University, Chicoby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to California State University, 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 14m
    $123–325

  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 11m
    $92–175

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    19h 54m
    $240–503

  4. Drive 589.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to California State University, Chicocar car 589.7 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
    26h 32m
    $127–202

San Diego to California State University, Chico by tram, bus, and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration17h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 576.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and California State University, Chico, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Santa Fe Depot to California State University, Chico via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, and Chico Bus Station in around 17h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to California State University, Chico via Los Angeles and Chico Amtrak in around 19h 54m.

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