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How to get fromSherman Oaks to Chicoby bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus, subway, or tram

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Mercedbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 57m
    $64–99

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    16h 39m
    $172–442

  3. Drive  457.2 mi

    1. Drive from Sherman Oaks to Chicocar car 457.2 mi
    7h 39m
    $84–121

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

    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
    7h 12m
    $154–419

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

    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
    7h 27m
    $203–725

  6. Line 240 bus, subway, tram, line 191 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Ventura to Universal / Studio City Stationbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    3. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    4. Take the bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del Amo & Lakewood SEbus bus
    5. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LGB - SMF
    6. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    9h
    $105–534

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

    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 train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    9h 49m
    $199–832

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Redding Municipal Airport, line 15 bus, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane LAX - RDD
    2. Take the bus from Redding Regional Airport to Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 5bus bus
    3. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Chico Amtraktrain train
    10h 1m
    $231–822

Sherman Oaks to Chico by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration11h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 472.2 mi
  • Duration: 11h 57m

What companies run services between Sherman Oaks, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Van Nuys / Ventura to Chico Bus Station via Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles - Pacoima, Merced, Merced Bus Stop, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 11h 57m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $170–440 and the journey takes 15h 19m.

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