The average bus between Chico and Grass Valley takes 9h 43m and the fastest bus takes 5h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chico to Grass Valley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Chico and Grass Valley. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chico is at 3:35 PM which arrives into Grass Valley at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Sacramento and take an average of 9h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


7h 5m • 2 changes


5h 5m • 2 changes
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16h 15m • 2 changes


7h 5m • 2 changes


5h 5m • 2 changes
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16h 10m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Chico to Grass Valley. However, there are services departing from Chico station and arriving at Grass Valley station via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.
Chico to Grass Valley bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chico Amtrak station.
Chico to Grass Valley bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tinloy St at Bank St station.
The distance between Chico and Grass Valley is 87.3 km. The road distance is 246 km.
You can take a bus from Chico Amtrak to Tinloy St at Bank St via Sacramento, Auburn Amtrak, and Nevada St at Amtrak Station in around 5h 55m.