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How to get fromChico to Seattleby train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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

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  1. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SMF - SEA
    6h 46m
    $101–436
  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    15h 25m
    $100–170
  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    18h 14m
    $170–430
  4. Drive  661.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chico to Seattlecar car 661.7 mi
    11h 37m
    $121–175
  5. 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane OAK - SEA
    9h 18m
    $259–480
  6. Train, line 15 bus to Redding Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Redding Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 5 to Redding Regional Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane RDD - SEA
    8h 9m
    $203–998

Chico to Seattle by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration15h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chico Bus Station to Seattle Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $100–170 and the journey takes 15h 25m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chico Amtrak to Seattle once daily. Tickets cost $170–430 and the journey takes 18h 14m.

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