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

The cheapest way to get from Flagstaff to Chico is to drive which costs $150 - $220 and takes 14h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Flagstaff to Chico is to shuttle and fly and train which takes 8h 50m and costs $310 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Flagstaff and Chico?

No, there is no direct bus from Flagstaff to Chico station. However, there are services departing from Flagstaff University North and arriving at Chico Bus Station via 27th Av & Deer Valley Rd, Phoenix, AZ, Merced Bus Stop and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Flagstaff and Chico?

No, there is no direct train from Flagstaff to Chico. However, there are services departing from Flagstaff and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 28m.

How far is it from Flagstaff to Chico?

The distance between Flagstaff and Chico is 706 miles. The road distance is 833.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Flagstaff to Chico without a car is to bus via Merced which takes 23h 1m and costs $170 - $290.

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

It takes approximately 9h 34m to get from Flagstaff to Chico, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Flagstaff to Chico bus from?

Flagstaff to Chico bus services, operated by Groome Transportation Phoenix, depart from Flagstaff University North station.

Where do I catch the Flagstaff to Chico train from?

Flagstaff to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Flagstaff station.

Train or bus from Flagstaff to Chico?

The best way to get from Flagstaff to Chico is to bus via Merced which takes 23h 1m and costs $170 - $290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $270 and takes 27h 28m.

Where does the Flagstaff to Chico bus arrive?

Flagstaff to Chico bus services, operated by Groome Transportation Phoenix, arrive at Phoenix Denny's Deer Valley station.

What is the time difference between Flagstaff and Chico?

Chico is 1h behind Flagstaff. It is currently 11:15 PM in Flagstaff and 10:15 PM in Chico.

Where does the Flagstaff to Chico train arrive?

Flagstaff to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Flagstaff to Chico?

Yes, the driving distance between Flagstaff to Chico is 834 miles. It takes approximately 14h 21m to drive from Flagstaff to Chico.

How do I get a train ticket from Flagstaff to Chico?

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Where can I stay near Chico?

There are 42+ hotels available in Chico.

Flagstaff to Chico - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

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

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Fly from Flagstaff, train
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1. Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane FLG - SMF
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
9h 34m
$146–711
Bus via Merced
1. Take the bus from Flagstaff University North to Phoenix Denny's Deer Valleybus
2. Take the bus from Phoenix, AZ to Mercedbus
3. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus
23h 1m
$172–282
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Flagstaff to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
27h 28m
$157–263
Drive 829.1 mi
1. Drive from Flagstaff to Chicocar 829.1 mi
14h 21m
$152–219
Shuttle to Phoenix, fly, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane PHX - SMF
3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
8h 50m
$314–876
Bus
1. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Phoenix Denny's Deer Valleybus
2. Take the bus from Phoenix to Sacramentobus
3. Take the bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrakbus
26h 25m

Flagstaff to Chico by bus

6Weekly Buses

23h 1mAverage Duration

$172Cheapest Price

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Distance: 701.6 mi
Duration: 9h 34m

What companies run services between Flagstaff, AZ, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Flagstaff University North to Chico Bus Station via Phoenix Denny's Deer Valley, 27th Av & Deer Valley Rd, 27th Av & McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ, Merced, Merced Bus Stop, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 23h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Flagstaff to Chico Amtrak via Los Angeles in around 27h 28m.

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