There are 4 ways to get from Shasta Lake to Chico by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 1 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Shasta Dam Blvd at Median Ave to Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1bus 1
- Take the bus from Redding Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
2h 43m$7–9Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
3h 4m$26–52Drive 76.8 mi
- Drive from Shasta Lake to Chicocar 76.8 mi
1h 26m$14–21Bus
- Take the bus from Yuba Street at Railroad Tracks to Chico Transit Centerbus 99X
3h 3m$7–9
Shasta Lake to Chico by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shasta Lake to Chico is to line 1 bus and bus which costs $6 - $10 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Shasta Lake to Chico is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Shasta Lake to Chico station. However, there are services departing from Shasta Dam Blvd at Median Ave and arriving at Chico Bus Station via Redding Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Shasta Lake to Chico. However, there are services departing from Redding Amtrak and arriving at Chico Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
The distance between Shasta Lake and Chico is 82 miles. The road distance is 77.2 miles.
The best way to get from Shasta Lake to Chico without a car is to line 1 bus and bus which takes 2h 43m and costs $6 - $10.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Shasta Lake to Chico, including transfers.
Shasta Lake to Chico bus services, operated by RABA, depart from Shasta Dam Blvd at Median Ave station.
Shasta Lake to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Redding Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Shasta Lake to Chico is to line 1 bus and bus which takes 2h 43m and costs $6 - $10. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $25 - $55 and takes 3h 4m.
What companies run services between Shasta Lake, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Shasta Dam Blvd at Median Ave to Chico Bus Station via Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1 and Redding Bus Station in around 2h 43m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Redding Amtrak to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $24–50 and the journey takes 1h 41m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Redding Amtrak to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 530-241-2877
- Website
- rabaride.com
Bus from Shasta Dam Blvd at Median Ave to Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.rabaride.com
Bus from Redding Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.rabaride.com
Bus from Yuba Street at Railroad Tracks to Chico Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.rabaride.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Redding Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Redding Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Shasta Lake to Chico bus services, operated by RABA, arrive at Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1 station.
Shasta Lake to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chico Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shasta Lake to Chico is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Shasta Lake to Chico.
There are 38+ hotels available in Chico.