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

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

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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
    $123–325

  2. Bus

    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
    16h 59m
    $97–184

  3. Bus via Stockton

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to Stockton Rapid Connectionbus bus Lxrc 3521
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    15h 32m

  4. 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 42m
    $241–503

  5. Drive 588.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Chicocar car 588.8 mi
    9h 56m
    $108–156

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights

Calendar142Weekly Planes
Duration1h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 575.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a vehicle from Civic Center Station to Chico Amtrak via San Ysidro Station, San Ysidro, Stockton Rapid Connection, San Joaquin & Clay Northbound, San Joaquin & Taylor Northbound, and Stockton in around 15h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Chico Amtrak via Los Angeles in around 19h 42m.

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