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How to get fromSeattle to Chicoby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SEA - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    7h 14m
    $122–555

  2. Fly to Redding Municipal Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane SEA - RDD
    2. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Chico Amtraktrain train
    8h 20m
    $79–348

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    15h 40m
    $100–200

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    18h 17m
    $210–450

  5. Drive 661.9 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Chicocar car 661.9 mi
    11h 38m
    $121–175

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SEA - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    10h 23m
    $138–554

Seattle to Chico by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration15h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 717.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Seattle, 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 Seattle to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $210–450 and the journey takes 18h 17m.

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