There are 4 ways to get from Shasta to Chico by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Redding Amtrak to Chico Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 46m$13–20Bus via Chico Transit Center
cheapest- Take the bus from Yuba Street at Railroad Tracks to Chico Transit Centerbus 99X
2h 51m$6–8Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
2h 52m$41–66Drive 75.5 mi
- Drive from Shasta to Chicocar 75.5 mi
1h 29m$13–18
Shasta to Chico by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shasta to Chico is to bus via Chico Transit Center which costs $5 - $9 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Shasta to Chico is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Shasta to Chico. However, there are services departing from Old Shasta @ Buell Alley and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Redding Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Shasta to Chico. However, there are services departing from Redding Amtrak and arriving at Chico Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
The distance between Shasta and Chico is 78 miles. The road distance is 75.9 miles.
The best way to get from Shasta to Chico without a car is to bus which takes 2h 46m and costs $12 - $21.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Shasta to Chico, including transfers.
Shasta to Chico bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Redding Amtrak station.
Shasta to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Redding Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Shasta to Chico is to bus which takes 2h 46m and costs $12 - $21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 2h 52m.
What companies run services between Shasta, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Redding Amtrak to Chico Amtrak twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 35m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Redding Amtrak to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 1h 41m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Redding Amtrak to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Redding Amtrak to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 530-241-2877
- Website
- RABA
Bus from Redding Amtrak to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- RABA
Bus from Yuba Street at Railroad Tracks to Chico Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- RABA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Redding Amtrak to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Shasta to Chico bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chico Amtrak station.
Shasta to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chico Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shasta to Chico is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Shasta to Chico.
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