How much is the bus ticket from Los Angeles to Chico?

The cheapest bus tickets from Los Angeles to Chico start from $95. The average price for this route is around $146. 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 Los Angeles to Chico?

The average bus travel time from Los Angeles to Chico is 11h 40m, covering a distance of 691 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 45m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the Los Angeles to Chico route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Los Angeles to Chico?

The earliest bus departs from Los Angeles to Chico at 12:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Los Angeles to Chico?

A bus trip from Los Angeles to Chico generates an estimated 17 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 Los Angeles to Chico?

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 5597 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Los Angeles to Chico?

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 Los Angeles to Chico?

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 Los Angeles to Chico?

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 Los Angeles to Chico from $92 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to Chico on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		11:45pm	Los Angeles Union Station	11h 40m	11:25am	Chico Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Los Angeles to Chico on December 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:00am	Union Station	10h 55m	11:55am	Chico	Cheapest
	9:25am	Union Station	10h 45m	8:10pm	Chico	Fastest
	5:00am	Union Station	11h 20m	4:20pm	Chico	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:05am	Los Angeles Union Station	11h 25m	10:30pm	Chico Bus Station	No tags
	11:45pm	Los Angeles Union Station	11h 40m	11:25am	Chico Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Chico on December 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:00am	Union Station	10h 55m	11:55am	Chico	Cheapest
	9:25am	Union Station	10h 45m	8:10pm	Chico	Fastest
	4:50am	Union Station	15h 20m	8:10pm	Chico	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:05am	Los Angeles Union Station	11h 25m	10:30pm	Chico Bus Station	No tags
	11:45pm	Los Angeles Union Station	11h 40m	11:25am	Chico Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Chico on December 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:05am	Los Angeles Union Station	11h 25m	10:30pm	Chico Bus Station	Cheapest
	9:25am	Union Station	10h 45m	8:10pm	Chico	Fastest
	1:00am	Union Station	10h 55m	11:55am	Chico	No tags
	11:45pm	Los Angeles Union Station	11h 40m	11:25am	Chico Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	15h 20m	10:30pm	Chico Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Chico on December 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	11h 15m	11:25am	Chico Bus Station	Cheapest
	9:25am	Union Station	10h 45m	8:10pm	Chico	Fastest
	1:00am	Union Station	10h 55m	11:55am	Chico	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:05am	Los Angeles Union Station	11h 25m	10:30pm	Chico Bus Station	No tags
	11:45pm	Los Angeles Union Station	11h 40m	11:25am	Chico Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Chico on December 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	11h 15m	11:25am	Chico Bus Station	Cheapest
	9:25am	Union Station	10h 45m	8:10pm	Chico	Fastest
	1:00am	Union Station	10h 55m	11:55am	Chico	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:05am	Los Angeles Union Station	11h 25m	10:30pm	Chico Bus Station	No tags
	11:45pm	Los Angeles Union Station	11h 40m	11:25am	Chico Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 4:50 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to Chico

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chico. The journey takes about 11 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $95, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

11h 40mAverage Duration

691 kmDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$95 - $379	Average Duration11h 40m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$124 - $299	Average Duration15h 46m	CO₂ emissions 64kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,616 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,409 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,480 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Los Angeles, US to Chico 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 Los Angeles to Chico?
The cheapest bus tickets from Los Angeles to Chico start from $95. The average price for this route is around $146. 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 Los Angeles to Chico?
The average bus travel time from Los Angeles to Chico is 11h 40m, covering a distance of 691 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 45m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Los Angeles to Chico route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Los Angeles to Chico?
The earliest bus departs from Los Angeles to Chico at 12:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Los Angeles to Chico?
A bus trip from Los Angeles to Chico generates an estimated 17 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 Los Angeles to Chico?
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 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Los Angeles to Chico?
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 Los Angeles to Chico?
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 Los Angeles to Chico?
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.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-28

$130

11-29

$200

Today

$302

12-01

$122

12-02

$122

12-03

$122

12-04

No data

12-05

$92

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Chico was searched and found on Dec 5, 2025 with a price of $92

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

You can expect to pay from $92 to $618 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to Chico based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $92 which is on 2025-12-05.