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How to get fromPhoenix Airport (PHX) to Chicoby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Chico by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane PHX - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    5h 22m
    $179–288

  2. Bus via Merced

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phoenix, AZ to Mercedbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 11m
    $120–184

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Maricopa Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chico Amtraktrain train
    27h 19m
    $341–725

  4. Drive 842.6 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Chicocar car 842.6 mi
    13h 55m
    $154–223

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PHX - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    8h 8m
    $381–578

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Sacramentobus bus Guadalajara
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    23h 17m
    $151–210

Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Chico by tram and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 742.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Phoenix Airport (PHX), USA and Chico, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Terminal 4 Station to Chico Bus Station via Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, 44th St PHX Sky Train Station, 44th St & McDowell Rd, McDowell Rd & 44th St, Phoenix, AZ, Merced, Merced Bus Stop, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 20h 11m.

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