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

The cheapest way to get from Reno to Chico is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reno to Chico is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Reno and Chico?

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

Is there a direct train between Reno and Chico?

No, there is no direct train from Reno to Chico. However, there are services departing from Reno and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

How far is it from Reno to Chico?

The distance between Reno and Chico is 220 miles. The road distance is 162 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reno to Chico without a car is to bus which takes 5h and costs $40 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 5h to get from Reno to Chico, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reno to Chico bus from?

Reno to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Reno Amtrak station.

Where do I catch the Reno to Chico train from?

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

Train or bus from Reno to Chico?

The best way to get from Reno to Chico is to bus which takes 5h and costs $40 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $550 and takes 8h 29m.

Where does the Reno to Chico bus arrive?

Reno to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Where does the Reno to Chico train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reno to Chico?

Yes, the driving distance between Reno to Chico is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Reno to Chico.

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

Book your Reno to Chico train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Chico?

There are 44+ hotels available in Chico.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Reno to Chico by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2111
5h
$43–158
Drive 161 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reno to Chicocar 161 mi
3h 2m
$30–43
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
8h 29m
$104–532
Bus via Sacramento (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Reno to Sacramentobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 20m

Reno to Chico by bus

14Weekly Buses

5hAverage Duration

$43Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 218.3 mi
Duration: 5h

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

You can take a bus from Reno Amtrak to Chico Bus Station via Sacramento Bus Station in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reno to Chico Amtrak via Sacramento in around 8h 29m.

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