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

The cheapest way to get from Chico to Ketchikan is to train and fly which costs $110 - $550 and takes 17h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chico to Ketchikan is to train and fly which takes 11h 19m and costs $130 - $600.

How far is it from Chico to Ketchikan?

The distance between Chico and Ketchikan is 1353 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chico to Ketchikan without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 2 days 6h and costs $250 - $750.

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

It takes approximately 11h 19m to get from Chico to Ketchikan, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Chico and Ketchikan?

Ketchikan is 1h behind Chico. It is currently 8:50 AM in Chico and 7:50 AM in Ketchikan.

Where can I stay near Ketchikan?

There are 15+ hotels available in Ketchikan.

Chico to Ketchikan - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Chico to Ketchikan by train, plane, car, car ferry, or bus

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
best
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Ketchikan (KTN)SMF - KTN
11h 19m
$138–600
Train to Redding Municipal Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Redding Amtrak
2. Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Ketchikan (KTN)RDD - KTN
17h 15m
$110–552
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chico to Bellingham, WA
2. Take the car ferry from Bellingham, WA to KetchikanBel
2d 1h
$298–748
Train, train to Oakland International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ketchikan (KTN)OAK - KTN
13h 17m
$143–537
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Seattle Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Bellingham Bus Stop
3. Take the car ferry from Bellingham, WA to KetchikanBel
2d 6h
$250–731
Bus, car ferry via Seattle
1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Seattle
2. Take the bus from Seattle to Bellingham
3. Take the car ferry from Bellingham, WA to KetchikanBel
2d 8h
$276–755
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Seattle
2. Take the train from Seattle to Bellingham Amtrak Station
3. Take the car ferry from Bellingham, WA to KetchikanBel
2d 11h
$256–826

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Ketchikan (KTN) flights

45Weekly Planes

8h 2mAverage Duration

$111Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,344.8 mi
Duration: 11h 19m

What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Ketchikan, AK, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chico to Ketchikan. 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 Ketchikan (KTN), walk to Airport Ferry/ Ketchikan International Airport, take the ferry to Airport Ferry/ Ketchikan "Town Side", walk to Tongass Hwy/ Airport Parking Lot, then take the bus to Front Street/ Eagle Park. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chico to Ketchikan via Bellingham, WA and Ketchikan in around 2d 1h.

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