There are 4 ways to get from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Chico by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SLC - SMF
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
5h 7m$393–518Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Sparks Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus
17h 40m$109–218Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salt Lake City to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
20h 47m$249–546Drive 674.7 mi
- Drive from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Chicocar 674.7 mi
10h 29m$124–178
Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Chico by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Chico is to bus which costs $100 - $220 and takes 17h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Chico is to fly and train which takes 5h 7m and costs $390 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Chico station. However, there are services departing from Salt Lake City Airport, UT and arriving at Chico Bus Station via Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr, Sparks Transit Center and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) station to Chico. However, there are services departing from Airport Station and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Arena Station, Salt Lake City and Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 47m.
The distance between Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) and Chico is 630 miles. The road distance is 678.7 miles.
The best way to get from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Chico without a car is to bus which takes 17h 40m and costs $100 - $220.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Chico, including transfers.
Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salt Lake City station.
The best way to get from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Chico is to bus which takes 17h 40m and costs $100 - $220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $550 and takes 20h 47m.
What companies run services between Salt Lake City Airport (SLC), USA and Chico, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Salt Lake City Airport, UT to Chico Bus Station via Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr, Sparks Transit Center, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 17h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Airport Station to Chico Amtrak via Arena Station, Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, and Sacramento in around 20h 47m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
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
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salt Lake City to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–480
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.
Chico is 1h behind Salt Lake City Airport (SLC). It is currently 5:54 PM in Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) and 4:54 PM in Chico.
Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Chico is 679 miles. It takes approximately 10h 29m to drive from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Chico.
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