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

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

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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 11m
    $150–659

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

    cheapest
    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 38m
    $135–481

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Missoula to Spokanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Chico Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 15m
    $178–313

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Missoula to Spokanebus bus
    2. Take the train from Spokane to Portlandtrain train
    3. Take the train from Portland to Chico Amtraktrain train
    27h 13m
    $353–693

  5. Drive 916.1 mi

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

  6. 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
    10h 31m
    $146–652

  7. Bus to Spokane International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Missoula to Spokanebus bus
    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
    10h 57m
    $165–585

  8. 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 56m
    $145–620

  9. Bus, train via Seattle

    1. Take the bus from Missoula to Spokanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Seattle Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Seattle to Chico Amtraktrain train
    31h 37m
    $343–693

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

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 788.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Missoula to Chico Bus Station via Spokane Station, Pasco Bus Stop, and Portland Curbside Bus Stop in around 24h 15m.

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