There are 5 ways to get from SeaTac to Chico by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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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 12m$212–428Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
17h 5m$103–203Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tacoma to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
19h 16m$223–463Drive 649.5 mi
- Drive from SeaTac to Chicocar 649.5 mi
11h 26m$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 22m$204–954
SeaTac to Chico by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from SeaTac to Chico is to bus which costs $100 - $210 and takes 17h 5m.
The fastest way to get from SeaTac to Chico is to fly and train which takes 5h 12m and costs $210 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from SeaTac to Chico station. However, there are services departing from International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 2 and arriving at Chico Bus Station via Seattle Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from SeaTac to Chico. However, there are services departing from Tacoma and arriving at Chico Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 16m.
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 17h 5m and costs $100 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from SeaTac to Chico, including transfers.
SeaTac to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
SeaTac to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tacoma station.
The best way to get from SeaTac to Chico is to bus which takes 17h 5m and costs $100 - $210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $470 and takes 19h 16m.
What companies run services between SeaTac, WA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Chico Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $100–200 and the journey takes 15h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Tacoma to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $220–460 and the journey takes 17h 29m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–370
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–370
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Redding Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Tacoma to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–460
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Redding Amtrak to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
SeaTac to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound 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 26m to drive from SeaTac to Chico.
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