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

The cheapest way to get from Chico to Butte is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 15h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chico to Butte is to train and fly and bus which takes 10h 30m and costs $150 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Chico and Butte?

No, there is no direct bus from Chico station to Butte. However, there are services departing from Chico Bus Station and arriving at Butte, MT via Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport and Spokane Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 30m.

How far is it from Chico to Butte?

The distance between Chico and Butte is 788 miles. The road distance is 980.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chico to Butte without a car is to bus which takes 28h 30m and costs $190 - $320.

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

It takes approximately 10h 33m to get from Chico to Butte, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chico to Butte bus from?

Chico to Butte bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chico Bus Station.

Where does the Chico to Butte bus arrive?

Chico to Butte bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport station.

What is the time difference between Chico and Butte?

Butte is 1h ahead of Chico. It is currently 8:46 AM in Chico and 9:46 AM in Butte.

Can I drive from Chico to Butte?

Yes, the driving distance between Chico to Butte is 980 miles. It takes approximately 15h 11m to drive from Chico to Butte.

Where can I stay near Butte?

There are 43+ hotels available in Butte.

Chico to Butte - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Chico to Butte by train, plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, or car

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

Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Bert Mooney Airport
best
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Bert Mooney Airport (BTM)plane SMF - BTM
10h 33m
$120–554
Bus, bus to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly to Bert Mooney Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus
3. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Bert Mooney Airport (BTM)plane RNO - BTM
14h 26m
$104–457
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Spokane Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Butte, MTbus
28h 30m
$197–320
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentobus
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Salt Lake Citytrain
3. Take the bus from Downtown Salt Lake to Idaho Fallsbus
4. Take the bus from Idaho Falls, ID to Butte, MTbus
28h 49m
$298–641
Drive 974.6 mi
1. Drive from Chico to Buttecar 974.6 mi
15h 11m
$178–257
Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Helena Regional Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane SMF - HLN
3. Take the bus from Helena, MT to Butte, MTbus
10h 30m
$154–622
Train to Redding Municipal Airport, fly to Helena Regional Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Redding Amtraktrain
2. Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane RDD - HLN
3. Take the bus from Helena, MT to Butte, MTbus
13h 13m
$141–564
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Portlandtrain
2. Take the train from Portland to Spokanetrain
3. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Butte, MTbus
29h 50m
$326–669

Chico to Butte by bus

7Weekly Buses

28h 30mAverage Duration

$197Cheapest Price

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Distance: 783.5 mi
Duration: 10h 33m

What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Butte, MT, USA?

You can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Butte, MT via Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport and Spokane Station in around 28h 30m.

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