There are 4 ways to get from Nevada City to Chico by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Sacramento St at Adams St to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus 5
- Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
5h 46m$40–86Drive 78 mi
cheapest- Drive from Nevada City to Chicocar 78 mi
1h 30m$15–21Bus
- Take the bus from Sacramento St at Adams St to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus 5
- Take the bus from Auburn Amtrak to Sacramentobus
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrakbus
6h 15m$34–50Bus via Arden-Arcade
- Take the bus from Sacramento St at Adams St to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus 5
- Take the bus from Auburn Station to Light Rail - Watt I80bus 10
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus
7h 2m$22–37
Nevada City to Chico by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nevada City to Chico is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Nevada City to Chico is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Nevada City to Chico. However, there are services departing from Sacramento St at Adams St and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Auburn Amtrak and Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between Nevada City and Chico is 151 miles. The road distance is 78.4 miles.
The best way to get from Nevada City to Chico without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 46m and costs $35 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Nevada City to Chico, including transfers.
Nevada City to Chico bus services, operated by Nevada County Gold Country Stage, depart from Sacramento St at Adams St station.
Nevada City to Chico bus services, operated by Nevada County Gold Country Stage, arrive at Nevada St at Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nevada City to Chico is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Nevada City to Chico.
There are 38+ hotels available in Chico.
What companies run services between Nevada City, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Sacramento St at Adams St to Chico Amtrak via Nevada St at Amtrak Station, Auburn Amtrak, and Sacramento in around 6h 15m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Auburn Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 530.477.0103
- [email protected]
- Website
- nevadacountyca.gov
Bus from Sacramento St at Adams St to Nevada St at Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3456/Transit-Services
- Schedules at
- https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/2258/Route-Schedules-and-Maps
- Seniors 65+, disabled, youth 6-17
- $1–2
- Adult 18+
- $1–3
Bus from Sacramento St at Adams St to Nevada St at Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3456/Transit-Services
- Schedules at
- https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/2258/Route-Schedules-and-Maps
- Seniors 65+, disabled, youth 6-17
- $1–2
- Adult 18+
- $1–3
Bus from Sacramento St at Adams St to Nevada St at Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3456/Transit-Services
- Schedules at
- https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/2258/Route-Schedules-and-Maps
- Seniors 65+, disabled, youth 6-17
- $1–2
- Adult 18+
- $1–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Auburn Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 530-745-7570
- Website
- placercountytransit.com
Bus from Auburn Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://placercountytransit.com
Bus from Auburn Station to Light Rail - Watt I80
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://placercountytransit.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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