There are 5 ways to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Chico by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
3h 2m$29–63Drive 82.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Chicocar 82.3 mi
1h 35m$15–22Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 9m$31–48Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sacramento-SMF to Chico82.3 mi
1h 35mBus via Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
3h 40m$17–31
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Chico by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Chico is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Chico is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Chico. However, there are services departing from Terminal B and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Chico. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Chico Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
The distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Chico is 96 miles. The road distance is 82.8 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Chico without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs $29 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Chico, including transfers.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Chico bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Chico is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs $29 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 9m.
What companies run services between Sacramento Airport (SMF), USA and Chico, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $27–60 and the journey takes 1h 48m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak 4 times a day. Tickets cost $29–45 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sacramento-SMF to Chico
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Chico bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chico Amtrak station.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chico Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Chico is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Chico.
There are 37+ hotels available in Chico.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Chico. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.