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PhoenixChico

Phoenix to Chico by train

Chico lies 1,116 km (693 mi) north-west of Phoenix, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 15 h 6 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 1,361 km (846 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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PhoenixChico
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population1.7 million121,345
Elevation366 m (1,201 ft)64 m (210 ft)
Time nowUTC-7 (America/Phoenix)UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles)
Stations on recordUnion StationChico station
Postal codes85001–8509895926–95976

Where to book trains from Phoenix to Chico

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Common questions

How far is Chico from Phoenix?

1,116 km (693 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Phoenix; by road roughly 1,361 km (846 mi).

How long does it take to get from Phoenix to Chico by train?

About 15 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Phoenix and Chico?

No, both are on the same offset at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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  • 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.