There are 5 ways to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Chico by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane PDX - SMF
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
4h 57m$286–858Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Chico Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
12h 35m$76–156Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
15h 33m$183–373Drive 497.2 mi
- Drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to Chicocar 497.2 mi
8h 52m$91–132Bus via Corvallis (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Corvallisbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Corvallis to Chico Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
15h 1m$80–157
Portland Airport (PDX) to Chico by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Chico is to bus which costs $75 - $160 and takes 12h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Chico is to fly and train which takes 4h 57m and costs $280 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland Airport (PDX) to Chico station. However, there are services departing from Portland International Airport and arriving at Chico Bus Station via Portland Curbside Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland Airport (PDX) station to Chico. However, there are services departing from Portland Int'l Airport station and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Portland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 33m.
The distance between Portland Airport (PDX) and Chico is 579 miles. The road distance is 500.1 miles.
The best way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Chico without a car is to bus which takes 12h 35m and costs $75 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Chico, including transfers.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Chico is to bus which takes 12h 35m and costs $75 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $380 and takes 15h 33m.
What companies run services between Portland Airport (PDX), USA and Chico, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Chico Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $75–150 and the journey takes 11h 15m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $180–370 and the journey takes 13h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Portland to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–370
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Corvallis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Corvallis to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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More Questions & Answers
Portland Airport (PDX) to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chico Bus Station.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chico Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland Airport (PDX) to Chico is 500 miles. It takes approximately 8h 52m to drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to Chico.
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