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How to get fromMissoula to Chicoby plane, train, car, subway, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Missoula to Chico by plane, train, car, subway, or bus

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

    best
    1. Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MSO - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    9h 20m
    $252–604

  2. Drive to Spokane International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Missoula to Spokane-Airport-GEGcar car
    2. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane GEG - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    8h 36m
    $109–408

  3. Drive  916.1 mi

    1. Drive from Missoula to Chicocar car 916.1 mi
    16h 26m
    $168–242

  4. Fly Missoula International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train

    1. Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MSO - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    4. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    10h 39m
    $111–451

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

    1. Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane MSO - RDD
    2. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Chico Amtraktrain train
    14h 12m
    $150–747

  6. Fly Missoula International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane MSO - 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
    12h 35m
    $135–611

Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration6h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 788.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 20m

What companies run services between Missoula, MT, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Missoula to Chico. However, you can take the line 11 bus to Missoula International Airport, walk to Missoula International Airport (MSO) airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport (SMF), walk to Terminal B, take the bus to J St. at 4th St., walk to Sacramento, then take the train to Chico Amtrak. Alternatively, you can drive from Missoula to Chico in around 16h 26m.

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