There are 6 ways to get from Solana Beach Station to Chico by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SAN - SMF
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
7h 4m$139–368Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
17h 11m$102–168Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
19h 6m$406–635Drive 568.6 mi
- Drive from Solana Beach Station to Chicocar 568.6 mi
9h 36m$104–150Fly San Diego International Airport to Oakland International Airport, train
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SAN - OAK
- Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
9h 50m$164–477Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train
- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Anaheimtrain
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SNA - SMF
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
10h 6m$592–945
Solana Beach Station to Chico by foot and bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Solana Beach Station to Chico is to bus which costs $100 - $170 and takes 17h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Solana Beach Station to Chico is to fly and train which takes 7h 4m and costs $130 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Solana Beach Station to Chico station. However, there are services departing from Hwy 101 & Cliff St and arriving at Chico Bus Station via Oceanside Transportation Center and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Solana Beach Station station to Chico. However, there are services departing from Solana Beach Amtrak Station and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 6m.
The distance between Solana Beach Station and Chico is 606 miles. The road distance is 571.9 miles.
The best way to get from Solana Beach Station to Chico without a car is to bus which takes 17h 11m and costs $100 - $170.
It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Solana Beach Station to Chico, including transfers.
Solana Beach Station to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oceanside Transportation Center station.
Solana Beach Station to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Solana Beach Station to Chico is to bus which takes 17h 11m and costs $100 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $400 - $650 and takes 19h 6m.
What companies run services between Solana Beach Station, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Solana Beach Station to Chico Bus Station via Hwy 101 & Cliff St, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 17h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Solana Beach Station to Chico Amtrak via Solana Beach Amtrak Station and Los Angeles in around 19h 6m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–270
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $350–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Anaheim
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Solana Beach Station to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Solana Beach Station to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Solana Beach Station to Chico is 572 miles. It takes approximately 9h 36m to drive from Solana Beach Station to Chico.
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