Boise to Chico by train
Chico lies 637 km (396 mi) south-west of Boise, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 8 h 37 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 777 km (483 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Boise | Chico | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 235,684 | 121,345 |
| Elevation | 834 m (2,736 ft) | 64 m (210 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Boise) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Stations on record | Boise Union Pacific Depot | Chico station |
| Postal codes | 83701–83799 | 95926–95976 |
Clocks in Chico are 1 h behind Boise right now, so a 8 h 37 min journey lands only 7 h 37 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Chico from Boise?
637 km (396 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Boise; by road roughly 777 km (483 mi).
How long does it take to get from Boise to Chico by train?
About 8 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Boise and Chico?
Chico is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Los_Angeles against America/Boise).
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.