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How to get fromGrand Junction to Chicoby plane, train, train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Grand Junction to Chico by plane, train, train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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  1. Fly Grand Junction Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane GJT - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    9h 1m
    $123–490

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    26h 10m
    $603–931

  3. Drive  910 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Junction to Chicocar car 910 mi
    15h 38m
    $151–217

  4. Drive to Montrose Regional Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train

    1. Drive from Grand Junction to Montrose-Airport-MTJcar car
    2. Fly from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MTJ - SFO
    3. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway subway
    4. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    5. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    10h 26m
    $162–470

Grand Junction to Chico by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration26h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$603Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 803.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 1m

What companies run services between Grand Junction, CO, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Chico Amtrak via Sacramento in around 26h 10m.

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