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

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There are 7 ways to get from Chico to Tacoma by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    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
    7h 13m
    $109–443

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St to Commerce St Station - Zone Gbus bus 594
    16h 35m
    $98–182

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Tacomatrain train Coast Starlight
    17h 1m
    $180–410

  4. Drive  630.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chico to Tacomacar car 630.8 mi
    11h 4m
    $116–167

  5. Train to Redding Municipal Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Redding Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane RDD - SEA
    7h 22m
    $111–475

  6. Train, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    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 40m
    $269–492

  7. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Portland International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SMF - PDX
    3. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train
    10h 6m
    $313–942

Chico to Tacoma by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration16h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 724.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Tacoma, WA, USA?

You can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Commerce St Station - Zone G via Seattle Bus Station and Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St in around 16h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chico Amtrak to Tacoma once daily. Tickets cost $180–410 and the journey takes 17h 1m.

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