There are 4 ways to get from Chico to Lee Vining by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Reno
best- Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Take the bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Lee Vining - Chevron, 51557 US 395
9h 31m$66–206Drive 272.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chico to Lee Vining272.3 mi
5h 29m$50–72Train, bus
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Take the train from Sacramento to Reno
- Take the bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Lee Vining - Chevron, 51557 US 395
12h 49m$95–243Bus
- Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Stockton
- Take the bus from Stockton to Merced Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Curry Village
- Take the bus from Curry Village to Lake View Lodge
14h 59m
Chico to Lee Vining by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chico to Lee Vining is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Chico to Lee Vining is to drive which takes 5h 29m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Chico station to Lee Vining. However, there are services departing from Chico Bus Station and arriving at Lee Vining - Chevron, 51557 US 395 via Sacramento Bus Station and Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.
The distance between Chico and Lee Vining is 362 miles. The road distance is 273.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chico to Lee Vining without a car is to bus via Reno which takes 9h 31m and costs $65 - $210.
It takes approximately 9h 31m to get from Chico to Lee Vining, including transfers.
Chico to Lee Vining bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chico Bus Station.
Chico to Lee Vining bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chico to Lee Vining is 274 miles. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Chico to Lee Vining.
There are 48+ hotels available in Lee Vining.
What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Lee Vining, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Lee Vining - Chevron, 51557 US 395 via Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, and Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 in around 9h 31m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Stockton to Merced Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- info@estransit.com
- Website
- estransit.com
Bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Lee Vining - Chevron, 51557 US 395
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chico Amtrak to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 877-989-2787
- tickets@yarts.com
- Website
- yarts.com
Bus from Merced Transpo to Curry Village
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26
- Website
- https://www.yarts.com
Bus from Curry Village to Lake View Lodge
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25
- Website
- https://www.yarts.com
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