What is the distance between Reno and Chico?

The distance between the two cities is 109 miles (176 km).

Bus Reno to Chico from $52 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Reno to Chico on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		2:10pm	Reno Station	11h 27m	1:37am	Chico	CheapestFastest
		2:10pm	Reno Station	11h 27m	1:37am	Chico	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:07 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Reno to Chico

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chico. The journey takes about 4 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

4h 50mAverage Duration

109 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$35 - $128	Average Duration4h 50m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$79 - $171	Average Duration16h 13m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e

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Greyhound

3.5/587,378 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Amtrak

4/55,591 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Reno to Chico by bus

What is the distance between Reno and Chico?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/15

$71

11/16

$74

Today

$71

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11/21

$52

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The cheapest trip from Reno to Chico was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $52

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Reno to Chico, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $52 to $534 for a bus ticket from Reno to Chico based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $52 which is on 2025-11-21.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.