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How to get fromChico to Portolaby bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Chico to Portola by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus bus Greyhound US0870
    8h 11m
    $40–78

  2. Drive, bus

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chico to 586 Jackson St.car car
    2. Take the bus from 586 Jackson St. to Gulling & E. Sierrabus bus East County
    3h 14m
    $14–23

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Hwy 70 & 395 to Gullingbus bus
    11h 48m
    $85–168

  4. Bus via Sacramento

    1. Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hwy 70 & 395 to Gullingbus bus
    9h 43m
    $84–128

  5. Drive 104 mi

    1. Drive from Chico to Portolacar car 104 mi
    2h 58m
    $19–28

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 264.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 11m

What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Portola, Plumas County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to 307 E. Sierra Ave via Sacramento Bus Station, Amtrak Reno, and Hwy 70 & 395 in around 8h 11m.

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