What is the cheapest way to get from Nevada City to Chico?

The cheapest way to get from Nevada City to Chico is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nevada City to Chico?

The fastest way to get from Nevada City to Chico is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Nevada City and Chico?

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.

How far is it from Nevada City to Chico?

The distance between Nevada City and Chico is 151 miles. The road distance is 78.4 miles.

How do I travel from Nevada City to Chico without a car?

The best way to get from Nevada City to Chico without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 46m and costs $30 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Nevada City to Chico?

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Nevada City to Chico, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nevada City to Chico bus from?

Nevada City to Chico bus services, operated by Nevada County Gold Country Stage, depart from Sacramento St at Adams St station.

Where does the Nevada City to Chico bus arrive?

Nevada City to Chico bus services, operated by Nevada County Gold Country Stage, arrive at Nevada St at Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Nevada City to Chico?

Yes, the driving distance between Nevada City to Chico is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Nevada City to Chico.

Where can I stay near Chico?

There are 39+ hotels available in Chico.

Nevada City to Chico - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Nevada City to Chico by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Sacramento St at Adams St to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus 5
2. Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
5h 46m
$34–79
Drive 78 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Nevada City to Chicocar 78 mi
1h 30m
$15–21
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sacramento St at Adams St to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus 5
2. Take the bus from Auburn Amtrak to Sacramentobus
3. Take the bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrakbus
6h 15m
$30–45
Bus via Arden-Arcade
1. Take the bus from Sacramento St at Adams St to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus 5
2. Take the bus from Auburn Station to Light Rail - Watt I80bus 10
3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus
7h 4m
$22–34

Nevada City to Chico by bus and train

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5h 46mAverage Duration

$34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 150.3 mi
Duration: 5h 46m

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.

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