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How to get fromChico to Crater Lakeby train, taxi, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Chico to Crater Lake by train, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Chemulttrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the taxi from Chemult to Crater Laketaxi taxi
    8h 19m
    $302–423

  2. Drive  268.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chico to Crater Lake National Parkcar car 268.6 mi
    5h 23m
    $49–71

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Klamath Fallstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Klamath Falls Amtrak Station to Beaver Marshbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Beaver Marsh to Crater Laketaxi taxi
    9h 21m
    $248–371

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  • Distance: 349.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 19m

What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Crater Lake, Klamath County, OR, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chico to Crater Lake. However, you can take the train to Chemult then take the taxi to Crater Lake. Alternatively, you can drive from Chico to Crater Lake National Park in around 5h 23m.

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