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

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

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  1. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BUR - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    6h 5m
    $102–517

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Mercedbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 36m
    $63–116

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    15h 19m
    $170–380

  4. Drive 455 mi

    1. Drive from Van Nuys to Chicocar car 455 mi
    7h 37m
    $83–120

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LAX - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    6h 35m
    $94–472

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Redding Municipal Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane LAX - RDD
    2. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Chico Amtraktrain train
    8h 26m
    $71–325

  7. Fly Long Beach Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LGB - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    8h 53m
    $116–619

  8. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    8h 52m
    $113–516

  9. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ONT - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    9h 41m
    $125–677

Van Nuys to Chico by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration11h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Van Nuys, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Van Nuys / Victory to Chico Bus Station via Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles - Pacoima, Merced, Merced Bus Stop, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 11h 36m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $170–380 and the journey takes 15h 19m.

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