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Trip Overview

The train between Washington and Chico takes 3d 12h. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Washington to Chico. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3d 12h
Duration
3,169 mi
Distance
$2,052
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Washington to Chico train times

Trains run 3 times a week between Washington and Chico. The service departs Washington at 3:57 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Chico at 01:37:00. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 3d 12h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Arrives +4 days

    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrak3d 12h • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Arrives +4 days

    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrak3d 12h • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives +4 days

    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrak3d 12h • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Washington to Chico? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 3,169.3 mi
  • Duration: 3d 12h

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Chico Amtrak via Chicago Union Station and Sacramento in around 3d.

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