The average bus between Chico and Nevada City takes 12h 47m and the fastest bus takes 6h 56m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chico to Nevada City. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Chico and Nevada City. The earliest departure is at 8:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chico is at 3:35 PM which arrives into Nevada City at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Sacramento and take an average of 12h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Chico to Nevada City? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Chico to Nevada City. However, there are services departing from Chico station and arriving at Nevada City station via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 47m.
Chico to Nevada City bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chico Amtrak station.
Chico to Nevada City bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tinloy St at Bank St station.
The distance between Chico and Nevada City is 87.5 km. The road distance is 254 km.
You can take a bus from Chico Amtrak to Broad St at Union St and Hwy 20-49 Bridge via Sacramento, Auburn Amtrak, Nevada St at Amtrak Station, and Tinloy St at Bank St in around 6h 48m.