How much does a train ticket cost from Los Angeles to Chico?

The cheapest train tickets from Los Angeles to Chico start from £66. The average price for this train route is around £104. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Los Angeles to Chico?

The average train journey time from Los Angeles to Chico is 15h 46m, covering a distance of 439 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 15h 46m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Los Angeles to Chico route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Los Angeles to Chico?

The earliest train from Los Angeles to Chico departs at 09:13. And the latest train departs at 09:51.

Train Los Angeles to Chico from £82 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Los Angeles to Chico on 17 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:13	Union Station	17h 27m	12:40	Chico	Cheapest
09:51	Union Station	15h 46m	01:37	Chico	Fastest
09:51	Union Station	15h 46m	01:37	Chico	No tags
09:13	Union Station	16h 24m	01:37	Chico	No tags
09:13	Union Station	16h 24m	01:37	Chico	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 16:52 PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Los Angeles to Chico

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chico. The journey takes about 11 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

11h 40mAverage duration

429 milesDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£51 - £204	Average duration11h 40m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£66 - £318	Average duration15h 46m	CO₂ emissions 64kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,638 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5638 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £66

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Los Angeles, US to Chico by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Los Angeles to Chico?
The cheapest train tickets from Los Angeles to Chico start from £66. The average price for this train route is around £104. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Los Angeles to Chico?
The average train journey time from Los Angeles to Chico is 15h 46m, covering a distance of 439 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 15h 46m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Los Angeles to Chico route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Los Angeles to Chico?
The earliest train from Los Angeles to Chico departs at 09:13. And the latest train departs at 09:51.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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£82

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£82

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£92

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£82

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The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Chico was searched and found on 9 Dec 2025 with a price of £82

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Los Angeles, US to Chico as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £82 to £542 for a train ticket from Los Angeles, US to Chico based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £82, which is on 2025-12-12.