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

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There are 7 ways to get from Chico to Portland by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, bus (Flixbus), or subway

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus StopbusGreyhound US0500
    10h 15m
    $55–120

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to PortlandtrainCoast Starlight
    14h 3m
    $55–180

  3. Drive 488.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chico to Portlandcar488.8 mi
    8h 37m
    $90–129

  4. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Portland International Airport (PDX)planeSMF - PDX
    6h 28m
    $113–363

  5. Bus via Eugene

    1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to EugenebusFlixBus N2111
    2. Take the bus from University of Oregon - Jaqua Academic Center to Portland Amtrak StationbusCascades
    11h 10m
    $62–134

  6. Train, train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Portland International Airport (PDX)planeOAK - PDX
    8h 50m
    $144–420

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

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain
    3. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway
    4. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Portland International Airport (PDX)planeSFO - PDX
    9h 27m
    $122–470

Chico to Portland by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration10h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest 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 $55–120 and the journey takes 10h 15m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chico Amtrak to Portland once daily. Tickets cost $55–180 and the journey takes 14h 3m.

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