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

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There are 6 ways to get from Rapid City to Chico by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane RAP - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    9h 55m
    $145–624

  2. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane RAP - 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 49m
    $143–578

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Chico Bus Stationbus bus
    38h 20m
    $325–523

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus bus
    3. Take the train from Spokane to Portlandtrain train
    4. Take the train from Portland to Chico Amtraktrain train
    40h 53m
    $460–863

  5. Drive 1,310.1 mi

    1. Drive from Rapid City to Chicocar car 1,310.1 mi
    22h 23m
    $240–346

  6. Fly to Redding Municipal Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane RAP - RDD
    2. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Chico Amtraktrain train
    11h 23m
    $173–712

Rapid City to Chico by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration38h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$325Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,133.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 55m

What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Rapid City to Chico Bus Station via Billings, Spokane, Spokane Station, and Portland Curbside Bus Stop in around 38h 20m.

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