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How to get fromSouth Lake Tahoe to Chicoby bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from South Lake Tahoe to Chico by bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    6h 55m
    $30–67

  2. Bus via Sacramento

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    7h 42m
    $18–35

  3. Drive 172 mi

    1. Drive from South Lake Tahoe to Chicocar car 172 mi
    3h 31m
    $32–46

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 3m
    $32–52

South Lake Tahoe to Chico by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 186.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Us 50 to Chico Amtrak via South Lake Tahoe Wye, Sacramento - Amtrak, and Sacramento in around 7h 3m.

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