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How to get fromKelowna to Chicoby plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Kelowna to Chico by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, or car

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  1. Fly Kelowna International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane YLW - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    10h 13m
    $111–483

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kelowna, BC - Downtown to Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus
    26h 45m

  3. Bus, train via Surrey

    1. Take the bus from Kelowna, BC - Downtown 516 Lawrence Ave to Surrey, BC - Guildford Mallbus bus
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    3. Take the train from Seattle to Chico Amtraktrain train
    29h 49m

  4. Drive 876.6 mi

    1. Drive from Kelowna to Chicocar car 876.6 mi
    17h 28m
    $201–290

  5. Fly Kelowna International Airport to Redding Municipal Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane YLW - RDD
    2. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Chico Amtraktrain train
    13h 28m
    $127–521

  6. Bus to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Kelowna, BC - Downtown to Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane YVR - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    13h 25m

  7. Fly Kelowna International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane YLW - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 23m
    $141–570

  8. Bus via Seattle Airport (SEA)

    1. Take the bus from Kelowna Airport to Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Chico Bus Stationbus bus
    29h 3m
    $185–334

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kelowna, BC - Downtown to Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    3. Take the train from Seattle to Chico Amtraktrain train
    29h 57m

Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration7h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 890.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 13m

What companies run services between Kelowna, BC, Canada and Chico, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Kelowna, BC - Downtown to Chico Bus Station via Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station, Vancouver, and Seattle Bus Station in around 26h 45m.

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