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There are 8 ways to get from Simi Valley to Chico by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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

    best
    1. Take the train from Moorpark to Burbank Airport - Southtrain 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
    8h 12m
    $102–385

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    14h 27m
    $76–136

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Simi Valley Amtrak to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    16h 30m
    $330–552

  4. Drive  464.5 mi

    1. Drive from Simi Valley to Chicocar car 464.5 mi
    7h 49m
    $77–111

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

    1. Take the train from Moorpark 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 22m
    $185–469

  6. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Camarillo station to Hollister & La Patera NBbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SBA - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    9h 9m
    $360–427

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

    1. Take the train from Moorpark 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
    10h 48m
    $144–602

  8. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Moorpark to Burbank Airport - Southtrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    3. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    4. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    10h 53m
    $142–414

Simi Valley to Chico by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 497.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Simi Valley, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from First Street and Cochran Street to Chico Bus Station via Metrolink Chatsworth, Chatsworth Station, North Hollywood Station, Los Angeles, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 14h 27m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Simi Valley Amtrak to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $330–550 and the journey takes 14h 48m.

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