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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop 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 35m

  2. Drive  460.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Paula to Chicocar car 460.6 mi
    7h 50m
    $85–122

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oxnard to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    15h 45m
    $310–490

  4. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Pacific View Mall to SB Airport NBbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SBA - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    8h 27m
    $360–587

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

    1. Take the train from Oxnard to Burbank Airport - Southtrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BUR - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    8h 40m
    $227–742

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

    1. Take the train from Oxnard 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
    9h 47m
    $185–456

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

    1. Take the train from Oxnard 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
    11h 12m
    $134–549

  8. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Oxnard to Burbank Airport - Southtrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    3. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    4. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    11h 21m
    $277–871

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 476.2 mi
  • Duration: 12h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop to Chico Bus Station via Bakersfield, Bakersfield Train Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 12h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oxnard to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $310–490 and the journey takes 14h 15m.

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