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How to get fromChico to Nevada Cityby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Chico to Nevada City by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    4h 53m
    $90–151

  2. Drive 78 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chico to Nevada Citycar car 78 mi
    1h 30m
    $15–21

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Auburn Amtrakbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus 5
    6h 48m
    $35–51

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus 5
    7h 6m
    $41–85

Chico to Nevada City by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration6h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 151.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Nevada City, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Chico Amtrak to Nevada City via Sacramento and Colfax Amtrak Station in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, 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.

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