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How to get fromDes Moines to Chicoby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, car or subway

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There are 10 ways to get from Des Moines to Chico by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, car, or subway

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  1. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane DSM - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    9h 26m
    $358–1,665

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus
    42h 5m
    $173–424

  3. Bus, train via Omaha

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Denverbus bus
    3. Take the train from Denver to Sacramentotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrakbus bus
    2d

  4. Drive 1,738.7 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Chicocar car 1,738.7 mi
    26h 35m
    $318–459

  5. Fly to Redding Municipal Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane DSM - RDD
    2. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Chico Amtraktrain train
    11h 18m
    $230–1,063

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane DSM - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    12h 39m
    $334–1,414

  7. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane DSM - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    4. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    12h 45m
    $222–855

  8. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane DSM - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 36m
    $312–1,381

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Denver to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    2d 1h
    $186–1,184

  10. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portlandtrain train
    3. Take the train from Portland to Chico Amtraktrain train
    2d 10h
    $274–1,224

Des Moines to Chico by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration42h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$173Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Chico Bus Station via Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 42h 5m.

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