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How to get fromDonner Pass (Mountain) to Chicoby bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Donner Pass (Mountain) to Chico by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    5h 21m
    $73–113

  2. Drive 121.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Donner Pass (Mountain) to Chicocar car 121.2 mi
    2h 24m
    $23–32

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    7h 36m
    $106–192

  4. Bus via Sacramento (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 51m
    $109–147

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Map of how to get from Donner Pass (Mountain) to Chico.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 196.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Donner Pass (Mountain), CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Donner Pass (Mountain) to Chico Bus Station via Truckee and Sacramento Bus Station in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Donner Pass (Mountain) to Chico Amtrak via Truckee Amtrak Station and Sacramento in around 7h 36m.

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