There are 4 ways to get from Virginia City 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
5h 40m$120–167Drive 184 mi
cheapest- Drive from Virginia City to Chicocar 184 mi
3h 35m$34–49Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
9h 4m$158–261Bus via S Virginia Street and Damonte Ranch Parkway (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Reno to Sacramentobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 24m$137–194
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virginia City to Chico is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia City to Chico is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia City to Chico station. However, there are services departing from Reno Amtrak and arriving at Chico Bus Station via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Virginia City to Chico. However, there are services departing from Reno and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
The distance between Virginia City and Chico is 241 miles. The road distance is 185.1 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia City to Chico without a car is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs $120 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Virginia City to Chico, including transfers.
Virginia City to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Reno Amtrak station.
Virginia City to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Reno station.
The best way to get from Virginia City to Chico is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs $120 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $270 and takes 9h 4m.
What companies run services between Virginia City, NV, USA and Chico, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Virginia City to Chico Bus Station via Reno Amtrak and Sacramento Bus Station in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Virginia City to Chico Amtrak via Reno and Sacramento in around 9h 4m.
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
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- 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
- $45–70
- 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
Virginia City to Chico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Virginia City to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia City to Chico is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Virginia City to Chico.
There are 40+ hotels available in Chico.