What is the cheapest way to get from Chico to Sparks?

The cheapest way to get from Chico to Sparks is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chico to Sparks?

The fastest way to get from Chico to Sparks is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Chico and Sparks?

No, there is no direct bus from Chico station to Sparks. However, there are services departing from Chico Bus Station and arriving at Sparks Transit Center via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Chico to Sparks?

The distance between Chico and Sparks is 223 miles. The road distance is 165.3 miles.

How do I travel from Chico to Sparks without a car?

The best way to get from Chico to Sparks without a car is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs $40 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Chico to Sparks?

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Chico to Sparks, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chico to Sparks bus from?

Chico to Sparks bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chico Bus Station.

Train or bus from Chico to Sparks?

The best way to get from Chico to Sparks is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $270 and takes 8h 34m.

Where does the Chico to Sparks bus arrive?

Chico to Sparks bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Can I drive from Chico to Sparks?

Yes, the driving distance between Chico to Sparks is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Chico to Sparks.

How do I get a bus ticket from Chico to Sparks?

Book your Chico to Sparks bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Sparks?

There are 243+ hotels available in Sparks.

Chico to Sparks - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Chico to Sparks by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2111
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0870
5h 20m
$41–73
Drive 164.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chico to Sparkscar 164.3 mi
3h 4m
$30–44
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain California Zephyr
8h 34m
$107–264
Bus via Sacramento (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Sparks Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 50m

Chico to Sparks by bus

14Weekly Buses

5h 20mAverage Duration

$41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 221.2 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Sparks, NV, USA?

You can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Sparks Transit Center via Sacramento Bus Station in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chico Amtrak to El Rancho Station via Sacramento, Reno, and RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay H 4SS in around 8h 34m.

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