How to Travel from

Des Moines to Chico

by Route or Car

United States of America Des Moines Chico

Cheapest

By car (2 804 km)

26 h 24 min

2804 km.

from $154

Other

Bus, Plane (Fly to Sacramento International Airport)

9 h 18 min

2378 km.

from $539.35

Bus

41 h 42 min

2376 km.

from $584.13

Bus, Train

2 d 43 min

2378 km.

from $5.43

Bus, Plane (Fly to Redding Municipal Airport)

11 h 49 min

2378 km.

from $755.93

Bus, Plane (Fly to Oakland International Airport)

12 h

2378 km.

from $426.96

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:

aa.com/

Plane from Des Moines to Sacramento

Ave. Duration:

8h 23m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$292.99–$1,273.86

Delta

Website:

delta.com/

Plane from Des Moines to Sacramento

Ave. Duration:

6h 27m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$420.37–$764.32

United Airlines

Website:

united.com/

Plane from Des Moines to Sacramento

Ave. Duration:

6h 5m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$382.16–$1,273.86

Plane from Des Moines to Redding

Ave. Duration:

7h 13m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$382.16–$1,273.86

Southwest Airlines

Website:

southwest.com/

Plane from Des Moines to Sacramento

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Monday to Friday

Estimated price:

$331.20–$955.39

Plane from Des Moines to Oakland

Ave. Duration:

6h 8m

Frequency:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$191.08–$624.19

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:

+1 800-872-7245

Website:

amtrak.com/home.html

Train from Sacramento to Chico

Ave. Duration:

1h 48m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$12.74–$89.17

Train from Denver to Sacramento

Ave. Duration:

31h 19m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$127.39–$420.37

Train from Redding Amtrak to Chico

Ave. Duration:

1h 41m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$12.10–$82.80

Train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramento

Ave. Duration:

2h 9m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$14.01–$89.17

Bus from Sacramento to Chico

Ave. Duration:

1h 55m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:

+1 214-849-8100

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

greyhound.com/

Bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks

Ave. Duration:

20h 45m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$82.80–$484.07

Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento

Ave. Duration:

2h 40m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$10.83–$108.28

Flixbus USA

Phone:

+1 (855) 626-8585

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico

Ave. Duration:

1h 40m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$10.83–$50.95

Burlington Trailways

Phone:

+1 (319) 735-2864

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

burlingtontrailways.com

Bus from Des Moines to Denver

Ave. Duration:

13h 25m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$127.39–$254.77

Bus from Des Moines to Omaha

Ave. Duration:

2h 10m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$42.04–$82.80

Express Arrow

Phone:

+1-877-779-2999

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

expressarrow.com

Bus from Omaha, NE to Denver

Ave. Duration:

10h 20m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$140.12–$178.34

What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Chico?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Chico is to drive which costs $304.35 - $456.52 and takes 26h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Chico?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Chico is to fly and train which takes 9h 18m and costs $380.43 - $760.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Chico?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Chico station. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Chico Bus Station via Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 42m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Chico?

The distance between Des Moines and Chico is 2551 km. The road distance is 2804.3 km.

How do I travel from Des Moines to Chico without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Chico without a car is to bus which takes 41h 42m and costs $195.65 - $815.22 .

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Chico?

It takes approximately 9h 18m to get from Des Moines to Chico, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to Chico bus from?

Des Moines to Chico bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Des Moines station.

Where does the Des Moines to Chico bus arrive?

Des Moines to Chico bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Denver station.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Chico?

Chico is 2h behind Des Moines. It is currently 18:50 in Des Moines and 16:50 in Chico.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Chico?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Chico is 2804 km. It takes approximately 26h 27m to drive from Des Moines to Chico.

Where can I stay near Chico?

There are 67+ hotels available in Chico. Prices start at $73.70 per night.

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Sierra Nevada Brewing Company

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. was established in 1979 by homebrewers Ken Grossman and Paul Camusi in Chico, California, United States. The brewery produced 786,000 US bbl (922,000 hl) in 2010, and as of 2016, Sierra Nevada Brewing is the seventh-largest brewing company in the United States and is the third largest privately owned brewery in the United States.

Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park

Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park was a historic building with surrounding land in Chico, California, United States. It is listed as a California Historical Landmark #329 under the name "Rancho Chico And Bidwell Adobe" in 1939; and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places under the name "Bidwell Mansion" on March 24, 1972. On December 11, 2024, the building was destroyed by arson.

Bidwell Park

Bidwell Park is a municipal park located in Chico, California. The park was established July 10, 1905, through the donation by Annie Bidwell, widow of Chico's founder, John Bidwell, of approximately 2,500 acres (1,000 hectares) of land to the City of Chico. Since that time, the city has purchased additional land, such as Cedar Grove in 1922, and 1,200 acres (490 ha) of land south of Big Chico Creek in upper Bidwell Park in 1995. As of 2009, the total park size is 3,670 acres (1,490 ha), nearly 11 miles (18 km) in length, making it the fifth largest municipal park in California, one of the largest city parks in the United States, and the 58th largest park in the world.

Chico

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Delta

United Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Train operators

Amtrak

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Flixbus USA

Burlington Trailways

Express Arrow

Questions and Answers

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