PLANES, TRAINS, & AUTOMOBILES

Whether you fly in from a nearby airport or take the scenic route, it’s easy to travel to and around Butte County so you can focus on the fun stuff!

Getting To Butte County

By Plane

Enjoy your pick of four airports within a four-hour drive of Butte County. From the Bay Area, San Francisco International is just 3.5 hours away, and Oakland International is only three. A flight to Sacramento International puts you just 1.5 hours away, while the drive from Redding Airport is even shorter. SuperShuttle provides transportation between Chico and Sacramento International Airport.

Locally, Chico Municipal Airport, Oroville Municipal Airport, and Paradise Airport are available for private and charter flights.

By Train

If taking the train is more your speed, there is an Amtrak train platform adjacent to the historic 1892 Southern Pacific depot, now the Chico Arts Center, in Chico.

By Bus

Greyhound Bus has a stop in Chico at the Amtrak train platform as well as a stop in Oroville on Oro-Dam Boulevard. Glenn Ride has connections in Chico for bus routes into the Glenn County communities of Hamilton City, Orland, and Willows.

Traveling Around Butte County

B-Line is the regional transit service in Butte County. Buses serve routes within Chico, Oroville, and the Ridge communities of Paradise and Magalia. Regional bus routes connect these communities and include additional stops in Gridley, Biggs, Palermo, and Durham. Visit their website to see maps and descriptions of each route. There is even a real-time bus tracking map as well as a trip planner. Each bus is equipped with a bike rack and a wheelchair lift.

For those looking to rent a car, Hertz, Budget, Avis, and Enterprise are regional options. Ride-share companies Uber and Lyft operate in the Chico area. There are also several cab companies serving Butte County. Elite Limo in Chico can help you cruise around Butte County in style.