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

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There are 10 ways to get from University of California, Riverside to Chico by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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

    best
    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
    7h 59m
    $227–827

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Riverside to Los Angeles Downtownbus 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
    14h 20m
    $84–164

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train 91-PV Line / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    19h 40m
    $210–436

  4. Drive 522 mi

    1. Drive from University of California, Riverside to Chicocar car 522 mi
    8h 47m
    $96–138

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    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
    9h 30m
    $166–353

  6. 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 18m
    $264–874

  7. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    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
    10h 9m
    $215–740

  8. 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 45m
    $307–891

  9. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    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
    11h
    $105–446

  10. Bus via Stockton

    1. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor + Katellabus bus 200
    2. Take the bus from Anaheim to Stocktonbus bus 1
    3. Take the bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrakbus bus
    17h 14m
    $103–158

University of California, Riverside to Chico by foot and bus

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration14h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 510.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 59m

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 Downtown, Los Angeles Union Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 14h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from University of California, Riverside to Chico Amtrak via UCR at Bannockburn Village, Vine St. Mobility Hub, Riverside - Downtown, L.A. Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 19h 40m.

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