What is the cheapest way to get from Tucson to Chico?

The cheapest way to get from Tucson to Chico is to bus via Modesto which costs $110 - $200 and takes 22h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tucson to Chico?

The fastest way to get from Tucson to Chico is to bus and fly and train which takes 8h 20m and costs $180 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Tucson and Chico?

No, there is no direct bus from Tucson to Chico station. However, there are services departing from Broadway/Country Club and arriving at Chico Bus Station via 6th Av/Pennington, Tucson, McHenry Ave & Fairmont Ave, Modesto Bus Stop and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Tucson and Chico?

No, there is no direct train from Tucson station to Chico. However, there are services departing from Tucson Amtrak Station and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 6m.

How far is it from Tucson to Chico?

The distance between Tucson and Chico is 863 miles. The road distance is 957.8 miles.

How do I travel from Tucson to Chico without a car?

The best way to get from Tucson to Chico without a car is to bus via Modesto which takes 22h 39m and costs $110 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Tucson to Chico?

It takes approximately 8h 54m to get from Tucson to Chico, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tucson to Chico bus from?

Tucson to Chico bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Tucson station.

Where do I catch the Tucson to Chico train from?

Tucson to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tucson Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Tucson to Chico?

The best way to get from Tucson to Chico is to bus via Modesto which takes 22h 39m and costs $110 - $200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $600 and takes 26h 6m.

Where does the Tucson to Chico bus arrive?

Tucson to Chico bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Modesto station.

What is the time difference between Tucson and Chico?

Chico is 1h behind Tucson. It is currently 8:46 PM in Tucson and 7:46 PM in Chico.

Where does the Tucson to Chico train arrive?

Tucson to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Tucson to Chico?

Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to Chico is 958 miles. It takes approximately 15h 38m to drive from Tucson to Chico.

How do I get a train ticket from Tucson to Chico?

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Where can I stay near Chico?

There are 42+ hotels available in Chico.

Tucson to Chico - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and BART

There are 9 ways to get from Tucson to Chico by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Tucson to Sacramento International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane TUS - SMF
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
8h 54m
$161–849
Fly Tucson to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane TUS - SFO
2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway
3. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain
4. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
10h 50m
$112–470
Bus via Modesto
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Modestobus
2. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus
22h 39m
$115–193
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle / ...
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
26h 6m
$253–586
Drive 952.3 mi
1. Drive from Tucson to Chicocar 952.3 mi
15h 38m
$174–251
Bus to Phoenix, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane PHX - SMF
3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
8h 20m
$186–786
Fly Tucson to Redding Municipal Airport, train
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane TUS - RDD
2. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Chico Amtraktrain
10h 56m
$118–592
Bus to Phoenix, fly to Oakland International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane PHX - OAK
3. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
4. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
11h 17m
$196–785
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Sacramentobus Guadalajara
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500 / ...
25h 43m
$126–195

Tucson to Chico by bus

6Weekly Buses

22h 39mAverage Duration

$115Cheapest Price

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Distance: 857.6 mi
Duration: 8h 54m

What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Broadway/Country Club to Chico Bus Station via Downtown Ronstadt Center, 6th Av/Pennington, Tucson, Modesto, McHenry Ave & Fairmont Ave, Bay D - Modesto Transit Center - exit on, Modesto Bus Stop, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 22h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Chico Amtrak via Los Angeles in around 26h 6m.

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