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

The cheapest way to get from Chico to Truckee is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chico to Truckee is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Chico and Truckee?

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

Is there a direct train between Chico and Truckee?

No, there is no direct train from Chico to Truckee station. However, there are services departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at Truckee Amtrak Station via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

How far is it from Chico to Truckee?

The distance between Chico and Truckee is 190 miles. The road distance is 130.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chico to Truckee without a car is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs $40 - $120.

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

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

Where do I catch the Chico to Truckee bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chico to Truckee train from?

Chico to Truckee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chico Amtrak station.

Train or bus from Chico to Truckee?

The best way to get from Chico to Truckee is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs $40 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $170 and takes 6h 54m.

Where does the Chico to Truckee bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chico to Truckee train arrive?

Chico to Truckee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.

Can I drive from Chico to Truckee?

Yes, the driving distance between Chico to Truckee is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Chico to Truckee.

How do I get a train ticket from Chico to Truckee?

Book your Chico to Truckee train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Truckee?

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

There are 4 ways to get from Chico to Truckee 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 StationFlixBus N2111
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to TruckeeGreyhound US0870
5h 20m
$43–111
Drive 129.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chico to Truckee129.6 mi
2h 28m
$24–35
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to SacramentoCoast Starlight
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak StationCalifornia Zephyr
6h 54m
$73–168
Bus via Sacramento (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to SacramentoAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 35m

Chico to Truckee by bus

7Weekly Buses

5h 20mAverage Duration

$43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 188.6 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Truckee, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Truckee via Sacramento Bus Station in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chico Amtrak to Truckee Amtrak Station via Sacramento in around 6h 54m.

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