There are 4 ways to get from Sun Valley to Chico by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, 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.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
6h 35m$33–70Drive 166.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sun Valley to Chicocar 166.9 mi
3h 9m$31–44Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
9h 59m$74–165Bus via Sacramento (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Reno to Sacramentobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 45m$77–115
Sun Valley to Chico by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sun Valley to Chico is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Sun Valley to Chico is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Sun Valley to Chico station. However, there are services departing from E 5th Avenue and Leon Drive and arriving at Chico Bus Station via Reno Amtrak and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Sun Valley to Chico. However, there are services departing from Reno and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
The distance between Sun Valley and Chico is 225 miles. The road distance is 167.8 miles.
The best way to get from Sun Valley to Chico without a car is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Sun Valley to Chico, including transfers.
Sun Valley to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Reno Amtrak station.
Sun Valley to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Reno station.
The best way to get from Sun Valley to Chico is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $170 and takes 9h 59m.
What companies run services between Sun Valley, NV, USA and Chico, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from E 5th Avenue and Leon Drive to Chico Bus Station via RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay O 4SS, Reno Amtrak, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E 5th Avenue and Leon Drive to Chico Amtrak via RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay O 4SS, Reno, and Sacramento in around 9h 59m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Reno to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Reno to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Sun Valley to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Sun Valley to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sun Valley to Chico is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Sun Valley to Chico.
There are 39+ hotels available in Chico.