There are 5 ways to get from Chico to Bodie by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, 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- Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Bridgeport - 121 Emigrant Streetbus 395
9h 44m$134–195Drive 268.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chico to Bodiecar 268.7 mi
5h 53m$49–71Train, bus
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
- Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain
- Take the bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Bridgeport - 121 Emigrant Streetbus 395
13h 3m$179–286Bus via Gardnerville Ranchos
- Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentobus
- Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Stateline Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Stateline Transit Center to Douglas County Community/Senior Centerbus 22
- Take the bus from Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395 to Bridgeport - 121 Emigrant Streetbus 395
10h 59m$127–173Train, bus via Gardnerville Ranchos
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
- Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Stateline Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Stateline Transit Center to Douglas County Community/Senior Centerbus 22
- Take the bus from Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395 to Bridgeport - 121 Emigrant Streetbus 395
11h 10m$123–183
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chico to Bodie is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Chico to Bodie is to drive which takes 5h 53m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Chico station to Bodie. However, there are services departing from Chico Bus Station and arriving at Bridgeport - 121 Emigrant Street via Sacramento Bus Station and Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.
The distance between Chico and Bodie is 357 miles. The road distance is 270.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chico to Bodie without a car is to bus which takes 9h 44m and costs $130 - $200.
It takes approximately 9h 44m to get from Chico to Bodie, including transfers.
Chico to Bodie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chico Bus Station.
Chico to Bodie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chico to Bodie is 270 miles. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Chico to Bodie.
There are eight+ hotels available in Bodie.
What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Bodie, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Bodie via Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431, and Bridgeport - 121 Emigrant Street in around 9h 44m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- [email protected]
- Website
- estransit.com
Bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Bridgeport - 121 Emigrant Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
Bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Bridgeport - 121 Emigrant Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
Bus from Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395 to Bridgeport - 121 Emigrant Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
Bus from Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395 to Bridgeport - 121 Emigrant Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 530 642 5383
- Website
- eldoradotransit.com
Bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Stateline Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://eldoradotransit.com
Bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Stateline Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://eldoradotransit.com
- Phone
- (530) 541-7149
- [email protected]
- Website
- tahoetransportation.org
Bus from Stateline Transit Center to Douglas County Community/Senior Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://www.tahoetransportation.org/
Bus from Stateline Transit Center to Douglas County Community/Senior Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://www.tahoetransportation.org/
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