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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 10m
    $243–930

  2. Drive  2,806.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chico to Fairbankscar car 2,806.5 mi
    2d 5h
    $480–693

  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
    15h 37m
    $417–1,669

  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 48m
    $373–1,259

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

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus bus
    3. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane RNO - FAI
    17h 39m

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

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration7h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$193Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,201.8 mi
  • Duration: 13h 10m

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 5h.

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