What is the cheapest way to get from Whittier to Chico?

The cheapest way to get from Whittier to Chico is to bus which costs $70 - $130 and takes 14h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Whittier to Chico?

The fastest way to get from Whittier to Chico is to taxi and fly and train which takes 5h 27m and costs $400 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Whittier and Chico?

No, there is no direct bus from Whittier to Chico station. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia / Painter and arriving at Chico Bus Station via Atlantic / Floral, Los Angeles Union Station and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Whittier and Chico?

No, there is no direct train from Whittier to Chico. However, there are services departing from Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 22m.

How far is it from Whittier to Chico?

The distance between Whittier and Chico is 530 miles. The road distance is 485.5 miles.

How do I travel from Whittier to Chico without a car?

The best way to get from Whittier to Chico without a car is to bus which takes 14h 4m and costs $70 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Whittier to Chico?

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Whittier to Chico, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whittier to Chico bus from?

Whittier to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where do I catch the Whittier to Chico train from?

Whittier to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from Whittier to Chico?

The best way to get from Whittier to Chico is to bus which takes 14h 4m and costs $70 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $420 and takes 17h 22m.

Where does the Whittier to Chico bus arrive?

Whittier to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Where does the Whittier to Chico train arrive?

Whittier to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chico Amtrak station.

Can I drive from Whittier to Chico?

Yes, the driving distance between Whittier to Chico is 486 miles. It takes approximately 8h 14m to drive from Whittier to Chico.

Where can I stay near Chico?

There are 40+ hotels available in Chico.

Whittier to Chico - 9 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Whittier to Chico by taxi, plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Whittier to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNAtaxi
2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SNA - SMF
3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
5h 27m
$404–975
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
14h 4m
$70–124
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
17h 22m
$180–419
Drive 482.7 mi
1. Drive from Whittier to Chicocar 482.7 mi
8h 14m
$89–128
Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, train
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane LAX - SMF
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
7h 28m
$144–398
Line 274 bus, line 707 bus to Ontario International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Beverly Dr and Norwalk Blvd N to West Covina Pkwy and California Ave Ebus
2. Take the bus from West Covina Pkwy and California Ave E to Pomona Transit Centerbus
3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane ONT - SMF
4. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
7h 59m
$187–818
Fly from Long Beach Airport, train
1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane LGB - SMF
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
8h 7m
$106–609
Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane BUR - SMF
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
8h 32m
$201–717
Bus via Stockton
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal to Stocktonbus 1
2. Take the bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
14h 52m
$81–131

Whittier to Chico by bus

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14h 4mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Whittier to Chico.

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Distance: 526.7 mi
Duration: 5h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Philadelphia / Painter to Chico Bus Station via East L.A. College, Atlantic / Floral, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles Union Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 14h 4m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $150–380 and the journey takes 15h 46m.

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