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How to get fromGrand Junction to Chicoby plane, train, train (Amtrak), car, subway or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Junction to Chico by plane, train, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus

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  1. Fly Grand Junction Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeGJT - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
    8h 48m
    $120–596

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to SacramentotrainCalifornia Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico AmtraktrainCoast Starlight
    26h 10m
    $108–333

  3. Drive 910 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Junction to Chicocar910 mi
    15h 31m
    $167–240

  4. Drive to Montrose Regional Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Grand Junction to Montrose-Airport-MTJcar
    2. Fly from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeMTJ - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
    8h 59m
    $140–659

  5. Drive to Montrose Regional Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train

    1. Drive from Grand Junction to Montrose-Airport-MTJcar
    2. Fly from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeMTJ - SFO
    3. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway
    4. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain
    5. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
    10h 23m
    $119–389

  6. Fly Grand Junction Regional Airport to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planeGJT - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
    11h 30m
    $141–590

  7. Fly Grand Junction Regional Airport to Redding Municipal Airport, train

    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)planeGJT - RDD
    2. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Chico Amtraktrain
    13h 27m
    $113–548

  8. Fly Grand Junction Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)planeGJT - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus
    12h 32m
    $127–622

Grand Junction to Chico by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration26h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Grand Junction, CO, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Chico Amtrak via Sacramento in around 26h 10m.

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