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

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

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LAX - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    6h 49m
    $151–307

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    14h 18m
    $75–148

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    17h 42m
    $214–424

  4. Drive 466.8 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Chicocar car 466.8 mi
    7h 54m
    $86–124

  5. Tram, subway to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram
    2. Take the subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines to North Hollywood Stationsubway subway
    3. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BUR - SMF
    4. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    7h 49m
    $214–718

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Redding Municipal Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane LAX - RDD
    2. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Chico Amtraktrain train
    8h 26m
    $227–705

  7. Tram, line 191 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico Stationtram tram
    2. Take the tram from Pico Station to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del Amo & Lakewood SEbus bus
    4. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LGB - SMF
    5. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    8h 44m
    $96–440

  8. Bus via Stockton

    1. Take the bus from Pacoima - San Fernando to Stocktonbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    14h 34m
    $97–148

Santa Monica to Chico by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration14h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 480.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

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

You can take a bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Chico Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station and Sacramento Bus Station in around 14h 18m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $210–420 and the journey takes 15h 46m.

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