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How to get fromChico to Fairbanksby train, plane, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Chico to Fairbanks by train, plane, car, or bus

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  1. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane SMF - FAI
    13h 16m
    $264–964

  2. Drive 2,806.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chico to Fairbankscar car 2,806.5 mi
    2d 6h
    $513–740

  3. Train to Redding Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Redding Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane RDD - FAI
    13h 19m
    $310–1,255

  4. Train, train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane OAK - FAI
    15h 47m
    $284–1,028

  5. Bus, bus to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    3. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane RNO - FAI
    16h 17m
    $340–1,374

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration8h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$230Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,201.8 mi
  • Duration: 13h 16m

What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Fairbanks, AK, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chico to Fairbanks. However, you can take the train to Sacramento, walk to J St. at 8th St., take the bus to Terminal A, walk to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) airport, fly to Fairbanks (FAI), walk to 728 - Fairbanks International Airport, take the bus to 157 - UAF Wood Center, then take the bus to 294 - Lacey St @ Northward Building Southbound. Alternatively, you can drive from Chico to Fairbanks in around 2d 6h.

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