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How to get fromRochester to Chicoby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Rochester to Chico by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Rochester, train

    best
    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ROC - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    10h 50m
    $299–1,174

  2. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BUF - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    12h 52m
    $212–868

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 16h
    $447–718

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    2d 18h
    $715–1,792

  5. Drive  2,646 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Chicocar car 2,646 mi
    42h 15m
    $483–698

Rochester to Chico by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$447Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,387.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 50m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Chico Bus Station via Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 2d 16h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to Chico Amtrak via Chicago Union Station and Sacramento in around 2d 18h.

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