There are 5 ways to get from Magalia to Reno by car, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), 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.
Drive, bus
best- Drive from Magalia to Court St at Dame Shirleycar
- Take the bus from Court St at Dame Shirley to Hwy 70 & 395bus East County
5h 19m$19–30Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain California Zephyr
8h 51m$133–219Drive 145.1 mi
- Drive from Magalia to Renocar 145.1 mi
3h 48m$27–39Bus (Greyhound)
- 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
5h 31m$88–130Bus 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
6h 46m$130–179
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Magalia to Reno is to drive and bus which costs $18 - $30 and takes 5h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Magalia to Reno is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Magalia station to Reno. However, there are services departing from Chico Bus Station and arriving at Reno Amtrak via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Magalia to Reno. However, there are services departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at Reno via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
The distance between Magalia and Reno is 152 miles. The road distance is 145.9 miles.
The best way to get from Magalia to Reno without a car is to train which takes 8h 51m and costs $130 - $220.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Magalia to Reno, including transfers.
Magalia to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chico Bus Station.
Magalia to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chico Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Magalia to Reno is to train which takes 8h 51m and costs $130 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $130 and takes 5h 31m.
What companies run services between Magalia, CA, USA and Reno, NV, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Magalia to Reno via Chico Amtrak and Sacramento in around 8h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Magalia to Reno Amtrak via Chico Bus Station and Sacramento Bus Station in around 5h 31m.
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
- Phone
- +1 530 283 2538
- [email protected]
- Website
- plumastransit.com
Bus from Court St at Dame Shirley to Hwy 70 & 395
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- https://www.plumastransit.com/
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
Magalia to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Magalia to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Magalia to Reno is 146 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Magalia to Reno.
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