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How to get fromUniversity of California, Riverside to Chicoby bus, plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from University of California, Riverside to Chico by bus, plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Riverside to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LAX - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    8h 1m
    $183–465

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Riverside to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 55m
    $84–147

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Riverside to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2030
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    18h 6m
    $359–563

  4. Drive  522 mi

    1. Drive from University of California, Riverside to Chicocar car 522 mi
    8h 47m
    $90–129

  5. Fly Ontario International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ONT - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    8h 4m
    $209–683

  6. Bus to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Riverside to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BUR - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    8h 40m
    $232–752

  7. Bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Riverside to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LGB - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    9h 26m
    $137–568

  8. Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor + Katellabus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SNA - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    10h 53m
    $552–889

  9. Fly Ontario International Airport to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane ONT - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    10h 50m
    $144–462

University of California, Riverside to Chico by foot and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration13h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 539.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 1m

What companies run services between University of California, Riverside, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from University of California, Riverside to Chico Bus Station via Riverside, Los Angeles Union Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 13h 55m.

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