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How to get fromChico to South Lake Tahoeby bus (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from Chico to South Lake Tahoe by bus (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    5h 51m
    $32–49

  2. Bus via Sacramento

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    6h 23m
    $21–38

  3. Drive 171.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chico to South Lake Tahoecar car 171.7 mi
    3h 31m
    $32–46

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    6h 2m
    $29–63

Chico to South Lake Tahoe by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration5h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 192.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Chico Amtrak to US 50/ Carson Ave via Sacramento, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 5h 51m.

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