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

The cheapest way to get from Truckee to Chico is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Truckee to Chico is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Truckee and Chico?

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

Is there a direct train between Truckee and Chico?

No, there is no direct train from Truckee station to Chico. However, there are services departing from Truckee Amtrak Station and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

How far is it from Truckee to Chico?

The distance between Truckee and Chico is 190 miles. The road distance is 130.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Truckee to Chico without a car is to bus which takes 5h and costs $45 - $160.

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

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

Where do I catch the Truckee to Chico bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Truckee to Chico train from?

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

Train or bus from Truckee to Chico?

The best way to get from Truckee to Chico is to bus which takes 5h and costs $45 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $430 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Truckee to Chico bus arrive?

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

Where does the Truckee to Chico train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Truckee to Chico?

Yes, the driving distance between Truckee to Chico is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Truckee to Chico.

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

Book your Truckee to Chico train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Chico?

There are 40+ hotels available in Chico.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Truckee to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2111
5h
$49–155
Drive 129.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Truckee to Chicocar 129.7 mi
2h 29m
$24–35
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
7h 20m
$103–424
Bus via Sacramento (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 5m

Truckee to Chico by bus

7Weekly Buses

5hAverage Duration

$49Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Truckee to Chico.

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Distance: 188.6 mi
Duration: 5h

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

You can take a bus from Truckee to Chico Bus Station via Sacramento Bus Station in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Chico Amtrak via Sacramento in around 7h 20m.

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