There are 6 ways to get from Chico to Kelso by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the train from Portland to Kelso-Longviewtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
13h 21m$114–169Drive 536.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chico to Kelsocar 536.1 mi
9h 27m$98–142Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Kelso-Longviewtrain Coast Starlight
15h 11m$330–550Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Portland International Airport, train
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SMF - PDX
- Take the train from Portland to Kelso-Longviewtrain
8h 24m$328–919Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane SMF - SEA
- Take the train from Tacoma to Kelso-Longviewtrain
9h 26m$175–542Train, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Portland International Airport
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
- Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane OAK - PDX
- Take the train from Portland to Kelso-Longviewtrain
10h 56m$368–578
Chico to Kelso by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chico to Kelso is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 9h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Chico to Kelso is to train and fly which takes 8h 24m and costs $320 - $950.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at Kelso-Longview. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 11m.
The distance between Chico and Kelso is 548 miles. The road distance is 539.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chico to Kelso without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 21m and costs $110 - $170.
It takes approximately 13h 21m to get from Chico to Kelso, including transfers.
Chico to Kelso train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chico Amtrak station.
Chico to Kelso train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kelso-Longview station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chico to Kelso is 539 miles. It takes approximately 9h 27m to drive from Chico to Kelso.
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What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Kelso, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chico Amtrak to Kelso-Longview once daily. Tickets cost $330–550 and the journey takes 15h 11m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–800
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–380
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Portland International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–380
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Kelso-Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chico Amtrak to Kelso-Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $330–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Kelso-Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tacoma to Kelso-Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Kelso-Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chico Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- Greyhound
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