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How to get fromChico to Grand Junctionby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Chico to Grand Junction by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane plane SMF - GJT
    8h 43m
    $120–556

  2. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Montrose Regional Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)plane plane SMF - MTJ
    3. Drive from Montrose-Airport-MTJ to Grand Junctioncar car
    9h 23m
    $114–479

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Grand Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    25h 23m
    $284–636

  4. Drive  909.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chico to Grand Junctioncar car 909.3 mi
    15h 38m
    $166–240

  5. Train to Redding Municipal Airport, fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Redding Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane plane RDD - GJT
    12h 22m
    $173–798

  6. Train, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane plane OAK - GJT
    11h 24m
    $150–660

  7. Bus, bus to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    3. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane plane RNO - GJT
    11h 53m
    $121–544

Chico to Grand Junction by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$284Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 806.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 43m

What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Grand Junction, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chico to Grand Junction. However, you can take the train to Sacramento, walk to J St. at 8th St., take the bus to Terminal A, walk to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) airport, fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT), walk to Grand Junction Regional Airport, then take the bus to Downtown Transfer Facility. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chico Amtrak to Grand Junction Amtrak Station via Sacramento and Sacramento in around 25h 23m.

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