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How to get fromChico to Portlandby train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Chico to Portland by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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  1. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SMF - PDX
    6h 23m
    $119–609

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0500
    10h 45m
    $65–170

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Portlandtrain train Coast Starlight
    14h 3m
    $150–350

  4. Drive 488.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chico to Portlandcar car 488.8 mi
    8h 40m
    $90–129

  5. Train, train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    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 Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane OAK - PDX
    8h 52m
    $134–608

  6. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    4. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SFO - PDX
    9h 27m
    $124–500

Chico to Portland by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration10h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Portland, OR, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chico Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $85–170 and the journey takes 10h 45m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chico Amtrak to Portland once daily. Tickets cost $150–350 and the journey takes 14h 3m.

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