How much is the bus ticket from Chico to San Diego?

The cheapest bus tickets from Chico to San Diego start from $143. The average price for this route is around $227. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Chico to San Diego?

The average bus travel time from Chico to San Diego is 1d 2h, covering a distance of 880 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 13h 50m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the Chico to San Diego route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chico to San Diego?

The earliest bus departs from Chico to San Diego at 6:25am. And the latest bus departs at 1:00pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chico to San Diego?

A bus trip from Chico to San Diego generates an estimated 22 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Chico to San Diego?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5627 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chico to San Diego?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chico to San Diego?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chico to San Diego?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Chico to San Diego from $146 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Chico to San Diego on December 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	3:35pm	Chico	14h	5:35am	Santa Fe Depot	CheapestFastest
	8:25am	Chico	14h 35m	11:00pm	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:00pm	Chico Bus Station	1d 3h	4:25pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
	8:25am	Chico	14h 35m	11:00pm	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:00pm	Chico Bus Station	1d 2h	3:55pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags

Next departures for Chico to San Diego on December 15
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	3:35pm	Chico	14h	5:35am	Santa Fe Depot	CheapestFastest
	8:25am	Chico	14h 35m	11:00pm	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:00pm	Chico Bus Station	1d 3h	4:25pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
	8:25am	Chico	14h 35m	11:00pm	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:00pm	Chico Bus Station	1d 2h	3:55pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags

Next departures for Chico to San Diego on December 16
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	3:35pm	Chico	14h	5:35am	Santa Fe Depot	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:00pm	Chico Bus Station	1d 3h	4:25pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:00pm	Chico Bus Station	1d 2h	3:55pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:25am	Chico Bus Station	17h 25m	11:50pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Chico to San Diego on December 17
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	3:35pm	Chico	14h	5:35am	Santa Fe Depot	CheapestFastest
	8:25am	Chico	14h 39m	11:04pm	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:00pm	Chico Bus Station	1d 3h	4:25pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
	8:25am	Chico	14h 39m	11:04pm	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:00pm	Chico Bus Station	1d 2h	3:55pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags

Next departures for Chico to San Diego on December 18
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	3:35pm	Chico	14h	5:35am	Santa Fe Depot	CheapestFastest
	8:25am	Chico	14h 39m	11:04pm	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:00pm	Chico Bus Station	1d 3h	4:25pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
	8:25am	Chico	14h 39m	11:04pm	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:00pm	Chico Bus Station	1d 2h	3:55pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:18 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Chico to San Diego

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 20 hours 38 minutes, and with fares starting at just $173, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

20h 38mAverage Duration

880 kmDistance

80kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$143 - $548	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$173 - $776	Average Duration20h 38m	CO₂ emissions 80kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,639 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,429 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,589 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chico to San Diego, CA, US by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Chico to San Diego?
The cheapest bus tickets from Chico to San Diego start from $143. The average price for this route is around $227. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Chico to San Diego?
The average bus travel time from Chico to San Diego is 1d 2h, covering a distance of 880 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 13h 50m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Chico to San Diego route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chico to San Diego?
The earliest bus departs from Chico to San Diego at 6:25am. And the latest bus departs at 1:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chico to San Diego?
A bus trip from Chico to San Diego generates an estimated 22 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Chico to San Diego?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5627 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chico to San Diego?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chico to San Diego?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chico to San Diego?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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$146

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$146

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$146

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The cheapest trip from Chico to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Dec 10, 2025 with a price of $146

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

You can expect to pay from $146 to $205 for a bus ticket from Chico to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $146 which is on 2025-12-14.