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

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

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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 7m
    $158–339

  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
    13h 39m
    $78–160

  3. 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
    13h 9m
    $97–147

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    16h 39m
    $202–412

  5. Drive 457.2 mi

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

  6. 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
    $207–725

  7. 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 44m
    $235–717

  8. 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
    $99–434

Sherman Oaks to Chico by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 495.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Van Nuys / Ventura to Chico Amtrak via Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon, Pacoima - San Fernando, Stockton, and Stockton in around 13h 9m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $200–410 and the journey takes 15h 19m.

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