There are 4 ways to get from Chico to Truckee 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 Truckeebus Greyhound US0870
5h 20m$28–55Drive 129.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chico to Truckeecar 129.6 mi
2h 30m$24–35Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
6h 54m$63–135Bus via Sacramento (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 35m$67–100
Chico to Truckee by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chico to Truckee is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Chico to Truckee is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Chico station to Truckee. However, there are services departing from Chico Bus Station and arriving at Truckee via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Chico to Truckee station. However, there are services departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at Truckee Amtrak Station via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
The distance between Chico and Truckee is 188 miles. The road distance is 130.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chico to Truckee without a car is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs $28 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Chico to Truckee, including transfers.
Chico to Truckee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chico Bus Station.
Chico to Truckee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chico Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Chico to Truckee is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs $28 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $140 and takes 6h 54m.
What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Truckee, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Truckee via Sacramento Bus Station in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chico Amtrak to Truckee Amtrak Station via Sacramento in around 6h 54m.
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 Truckee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- 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 Truckee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- 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 Truckee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Chico to Truckee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Chico to Truckee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chico to Truckee is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Chico to Truckee.
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