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

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There are 9 ways to get from Sherman Oaks to Chico by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, subway, or tram

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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
    7h 12m
    $176–454

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    12h 44m
    $77–135

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    16h 39m
    $332–552

  4. Drive  457.2 mi

    1. Drive from Sherman Oaks to Chicocar car 457.2 mi
    7h 39m
    $81–117

  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 18m
    $220–733

  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
    8h 55m
    $132–559

  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 59m
    $270–862

  8. 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 56m
    $221–697

  9. 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 11m
    $321–832

Sherman Oaks to Chico by bus

Calendar13Weekly Buses
Duration12h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 495.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Ventura / Van Nuys to Chico Bus Station via Lankershim / Magnolia, Los Angeles, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 12h 44m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $330–550 and the journey takes 15h 19m.

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