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

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There are 7 ways to get from Tacoma to Chico by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 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
    7h 4m
    $213–432

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Chico Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    16h 1m
    $99–186

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tacoma to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    17h 29m
    $220–460

  4. Drive 631 mi

    1. Drive from Tacoma to Chicocar car 631 mi
    11h 5m
    $116–167

  5. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 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
    8h 15m
    $199–955

  6. Train to Portland International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Tacoma to Portlandtrain train
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane PDX - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    9h 31m
    $339–953

  7. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SEA - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    10h 15m
    $333–476

Tacoma to Chico by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration16h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 725.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Olympia to Chico Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $95–180 and the journey takes 13h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Tacoma to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $220–460 and the journey takes 17h 29m.

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