There are 6 ways to get from Puyallup to Chico by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SEA - SMF
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
7h 19m$103–439Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Olympia to Chico Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
16h 10m$98–155Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tacoma to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
18h 42m$173–403Drive 634.5 mi
- Drive from Puyallup to Chicocar 634.5 mi
11h 8m$116–168Fly to Redding Municipal Airport, train
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane SEA - RDD
- Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Chico Amtraktrain
8h 29m$216–1,052Fly to Oakland International Airport, train
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SEA - OAK
- Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
10h 30m$262–483
Puyallup to Chico by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puyallup to Chico is to bus which costs $95 - $160 and takes 16h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Puyallup to Chico is to fly and train which takes 7h 19m and costs $100 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Puyallup to Chico station. However, there are services departing from State Fair Bus Stop and arriving at Chico Bus Station via Lakewood Station and Olympia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Puyallup station to Chico. However, there are services departing from Puyallup Station and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Tacoma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 42m.
The distance between Puyallup and Chico is 726 miles. The road distance is 638.2 miles.
The best way to get from Puyallup to Chico without a car is to bus which takes 16h 10m and costs $95 - $160.
It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Puyallup to Chico, including transfers.
Puyallup to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Olympia station.
Puyallup to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tacoma station.
The best way to get from Puyallup to Chico is to bus which takes 16h 10m and costs $95 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $410 and takes 18h 42m.
What companies run services between Puyallup, WA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Olympia to Chico Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $95–150 and the journey takes 13h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Tacoma to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $170–400 and the journey takes 17h 29m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Long Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tacoma to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–400
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Redding Amtrak to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Olympia to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Puyallup to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chico Bus Station.
Puyallup to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chico Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puyallup to Chico is 638 miles. It takes approximately 11h 8m to drive from Puyallup to Chico.
There are 40+ hotels available in Chico.