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How to get fromPortland to Chicoby bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train or subway

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Chico Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2111
    10h 20m
    $65–110

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    13h 50m
    $110–700

  3. Drive 489.4 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Chicocar car 489.4 mi
    8h 39m
    $90–129

  4. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane PDX - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    6h 20m
    $132–747

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PDX - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    9h 22m
    $158–746

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

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PDX - 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
    9h 52m
    $116–437

Portland to Chico by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration10h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Chico Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 10h 20m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $110–700 and the journey takes 13h 50m.

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