There are 4 ways to get from Chico to Reno Junction by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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 (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
6h 44m$54–93Drive 124.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chico to Reno Junctioncar 124.7 mi
3h 21m$23–33Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain California Zephyr
10h 4m$99–183Bus via Sacramento (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 59m$98–143
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chico to Reno Junction is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Chico to Reno Junction is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Chico station to Reno Junction. However, there are services departing from Chico Bus Station and arriving at Hallelujah Junction via Sacramento Bus Station and Amtrak Reno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Chico to Reno Junction. However, there are services departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at Reno via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.
The distance between Chico and Reno Junction is 246 miles. The road distance is 125.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chico to Reno Junction without a car is to bus which takes 6h 44m and costs $50 - $95.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Chico to Reno Junction, including transfers.
Chico to Reno Junction bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chico Bus Station.
Chico to Reno Junction train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chico Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Chico to Reno Junction is to bus which takes 6h 44m and costs $50 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $190 and takes 10h 4m.
What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Reno Junction, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Reno Junction via Sacramento Bus Station, Amtrak Reno, and Hwy 70 & 395 in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chico Amtrak to Reno Junction via Sacramento, Reno, Amtrak Reno, and Hwy 70 & 395 in around 10h 4m.
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
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 Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.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
Bus from Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Chico to Reno Junction bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Chico to Reno Junction train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chico to Reno Junction is 125 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Chico to Reno Junction.
There are one+ hotels available in Reno Junction.