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How to get fromYosemite National Park to Chicoby bus (Greyhound), car, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Yosemite National Park to Chico by bus (Greyhound), car, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Merced Transpobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 43m
    $55–85

  2. Drive 251.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Yosemite National Park to Chicocar car 251.5 mi
    5h 8m
    $46–67

  3. Bus via Stockton

    1. Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Merced Transpobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Merced to Stocktonbus bus 1
    3. Take the bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrakbus bus
    10h 4m
    $80–115

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Merced Transpobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Merced to Stocktonbus bus 1
    3. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus bus
    4. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    10h 36m
    $79–129

Yosemite National Park to Chico by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 287.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 43m

What companies run services between Yosemite National Park, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Yosemite Valley Lodge to Chico Bus Station via Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage, Merced Bus Stop, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 9h 43m.

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