There are 5 ways to get from SeaTac to Chico by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), 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
5h 10m$115–566Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Chico Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2111
14h 25m$75–130Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
19h 51m$120–900Drive 649.5 mi
- Drive from SeaTac to Chicocar 649.5 mi
11h 22m$119–172Fly 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
6h 20m$76–397
SeaTac to Chico by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from SeaTac to Chico is to bus which costs $75 - $130 and takes 14h 25m.
The fastest way to get from SeaTac to Chico is to fly and train which takes 5h 10m and costs $110 - $600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport and arriving at Chico Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from SeaTac to Chico. However, there are services departing from SeaTac/Airport and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Seattle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 51m.
The distance between SeaTac and Chico is 706 miles. The road distance is 653.3 miles.
The best way to get from SeaTac to Chico without a car is to bus which takes 14h 25m and costs $75 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from SeaTac to Chico, including transfers.
SeaTac to Chico bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport station.
SeaTac to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from SeaTac to Chico is to bus which takes 14h 25m and costs $75 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $900 and takes 19h 51m.
What companies run services between SeaTac, WA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Chico Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $75–130 and the journey takes 14h 25m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $120–900 and the journey takes 18h 17m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Redding Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Seattle to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–900
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Redding Amtrak to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $75–130
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More Questions & Answers
SeaTac to Chico bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chico Bus Station.
SeaTac to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chico Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between SeaTac to Chico is 653 miles. It takes approximately 11h 22m to drive from SeaTac to Chico.
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