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

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There are 6 ways to get from Chico to Tacoma by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SMF - SEA
    6h 54m
    $104–439

  2. Bus

    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
    $109–168

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Tacomatrain train Coast Starlight
    17h 1m
    $170–410

  4. Drive  630.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chico to Tacomacar car 630.9 mi
    11h 4m
    $116–167

  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 26m
    $262–483

  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 17m
    $206–1,001

Chico to Tacoma by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration16h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 722.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

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 $170–410 and the journey takes 17h 1m.

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