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

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

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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
    6h 47m
    $120–462

  2. Drive  662 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Seattle to Chicocar car 662 mi
    11h 38m
    $110–158

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    15h 55m
    $120–180

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    18h 17m
    $400–650

  5. Fly to Redding Municipal Airport, line 15 bus, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane SEA - RDD
    2. Take the bus from Redding Regional Airport to Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 5bus bus
    3. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Chico Amtraktrain train
    9h 20m
    $145–620

  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
    9h 59m
    $240–531

Seattle to Chico by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration15h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 716.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 47m

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 $120–180 and the journey takes 15h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $400–650 and the journey takes 18h 17m.

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