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How to get fromSanta Clarita to Chicoby plane, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Clarita to Chico by plane, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BUR - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    6h 59m
    $225–741

  2. Drive  438.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Clarita to Chicocar car 438.8 mi
    7h 21m
    $81–116

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 15m

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    17h 20m
    $347–561

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

    1. Take the train from Newhall 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
    7h 37m
    $182–443

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

    1. Take the train from Newhall 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
    9h 7m
    $131–556

  7. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    9h 45m
    $285–870

  8. Train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ONT - SMF
    4. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    9h 41m
    $220–846

Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights

Calendar58Weekly Planes
Duration1h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 478.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Santa Clarita, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station to Chico Bus Station via Bakersfield, Bakersfield Train Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 12h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $340–550 and the journey takes 15h 19m.

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