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How to get fromTahoe City to Chicoby car, train, taxi, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Tahoe City to Chico by car, train, taxi, or bus

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  1. Drive, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Drive from Tahoe City to Colfax Amtrak Stationcar car
    2. Take the train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    6h 14m
    $56–112

  2. Drive 142.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tahoe City to Chicocar car 142.2 mi
    2h 46m
    $26–38

  3. Taxi, bus, train

    1. Take the taxi from Tahoe City to South Lake Tahoe Wyetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus bus
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    6h 29m
    $164–225

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  • Distance: 201.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Tahoe City to Chico. However, you can drive to Colfax Amtrak Station, take the train to Sacramento, then take the train to Chico Amtrak. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to South Lake Tahoe Wye, take the bus to Sacramento - Amtrak, walk to Sacramento, then take the train to Chico Amtrak.

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