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

The cheapest way to get from Placerville to Chico is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Placerville to Chico is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Placerville and Chico?

No, there is no direct bus from Placerville station to Chico. However, there are services departing from Placerville Station Transfer Center and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Placerville to Chico?

The distance between Placerville and Chico is 130 miles. The road distance is 113.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Placerville to Chico without a car is to bus and train via Sacramento which takes 4h 4m and costs $35 - $70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Placerville to Chico, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Placerville to Chico bus from?

Placerville to Chico bus services, operated by El Dorado Transit, depart from Placerville Station Transfer Center.

Where does the Placerville to Chico bus arrive?

Placerville to Chico bus services, operated by El Dorado Transit, arrive at Sacramento - Amtrak station.

Can I drive from Placerville to Chico?

Yes, the driving distance between Placerville to Chico is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Placerville to Chico.

Where can I stay near Chico?

There are 45+ hotels available in Chico.

Placerville to Chico - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and tram

There are 6 ways to get from Placerville to Chico by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or tram

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

Bus, train via Sacramento
best
1. Take the bus from Ray Lawyer Drive Park and Ride to S Street at 65th Streetbus C / ...
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
4h 4m
$38–69
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Sacramento - Amtrakbus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
4h 28m
$18–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Sacramento - Amtrakbus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 35m
Drive 112.4 mi
1. Drive from Placerville to Chicocar 112.4 mi
2h 18m
$21–30
Bus, tram, train
1. Take the bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Iron Point stationbus 50x
2. Take the tram from Iron Point Station to Sacramento Valley Stationtram
3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
5h 27m
$22–48
Bus, tram
1. Take the bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Iron Point stationbus 50x
2. Take the tram from Iron Point Station to 8th & K Stationtram
3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus
5h 54m
$30–86

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Placerville to Chico.

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Distance: 129.2 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Chico Amtrak via Sacramento - Amtrak and Sacramento in around 4h 35m.

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