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

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

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LAX - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Oroville Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 26m
    $146–302

  2. Drive 449.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Orovillecar car 449.1 mi
    7h 30m
    $82–119

  3. Bus via 6th / Main

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal to Stocktonbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Oroville Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    13h 50m
    $92–142

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    19h 7m
    $211–435

  5. Tram, subway to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly, bus

    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 bus from Sacramento to Oroville Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 26m
    $199–693

  6. Tram, line 191 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly, bus

    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 bus from Sacramento to Oroville Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 21m
    $91–405

  7. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ONT - SMF
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento to Oroville Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 17m
    $229–807

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Stocktonbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Oroville Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    14h 17m
    $97–172

Santa Monica to Oroville by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 464.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to Oroville Amtrak Bus Stop via 6th / Main, Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal, Stockton, and Stockton in around 13h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $200–420 and the journey takes 15h 46m.

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