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How to get fromChico to Palisades Tahoeby train, car, bus, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Chico to Palisades Tahoe by train, car, bus, or taxi

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  1. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Drive from Colfax Amtrak Station to Palisades Tahoecar car
    5h 42m
    $54–108

  2. Drive 138.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chico to Palisades Tahoecar car 138.7 mi
    2h 45m
    $26–37

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Palisades Tahoetaxi taxi
    6h 40m
    $188–261

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  • Distance: 198 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Palisades Tahoe, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chico to Palisades Tahoe. However, you can take the train to Sacramento, take the train to Colfax Amtrak Station, then drive to Palisades Tahoe. Alternatively, you can take the train to Sacramento, walk to Sacramento - Amtrak, take the bus to South Lake Tahoe Wye, then take the taxi to Palisades Tahoe.

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