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

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There are 7 ways to get from Seattle to Chico by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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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 2m
    $120–600

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    14h 5m
    $65–150

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    18h 17m
    $120–800

  4. Drive 661.9 mi

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

  5. Fly to Redding Municipal Airport, train

    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 13m
    $80–418

  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 9m
    $136–589

  7. Bus via Seattle (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Seattle to Chico Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2111
    17h 3m
    $78–133

Seattle to Chico by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration14h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 once daily. Tickets cost $65–150 and the journey takes 14h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $120–800 and the journey takes 18h 17m.

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