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How to get fromSeattle Airport (SEA) to Chicoby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SEA - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    5h 12m
    $121–459

  2. Drive  649.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Chicocar car 649.2 mi
    11h 26m
    $111–161

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Chico Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    15h 20m
    $120–180

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    19h 51m
    $403–653

  5. Fly to Redding Municipal Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane SEA - RDD
    2. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Chico Amtraktrain train
    7h 45m
    $135–536

Seattle Airport (SEA) to Chico by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration15h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 702.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Seattle Airport (SEA), USA and Chico, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Chico Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $120–180 and the journey takes 15h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $400–650 and the journey takes 18h 17m.

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