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

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There are 6 ways to get from Tehachapi to Chico by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB to Bakersfield Amtrakbus bus 100
    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
    11h 15m

  2. Drive  401.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tehachapi to Chicocar car 401.4 mi
    6h 58m
    $74–106

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop to Oxnardbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Oxnard to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    19h 37m

  4. Bus, train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride EB to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    3. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BUR - SMF
    4. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    10h 40m

  5. Bus via Sacramento

    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB to Bakersfield Amtrakbus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrakbus bus
    12h 22m

  6. Bus, train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride EB to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LAX - SMF
    4. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    11h 13m

Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights

Calendar82Weekly Planes
Duration1h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 414.2 mi
  • Duration: 11h 15m

What companies run services between Tehachapi, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB to Chico Bus Station via Bakersfield Amtrak, Bakersfield Train Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 11h 15m.

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