How far is San Jose from Chico?

It's about 266 km (165 miles) from San Jose to Chico.

Bus San Jose to Chico from US$29 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Jose to Chico on October 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus		2:15pm	Diridon Station	8h 15m	10:30pm	Chico Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for San Jose to Chico on October 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:35am	Diridon Station	5h 50m	11:25am	Chico Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	4:30am	Diridon Station	7h 25m	11:55am	Chico	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:15pm	Diridon Station	8h 15m	10:30pm	Chico Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Chico on October 11
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:15pm	Diridon Station	8h 15m	10:30pm	Chico Bus Station	Cheapest
	5:35am	Diridon Station	5h 50m	11:25am	Chico Bus Station	Fastest
	4:30am	Diridon Station	7h 25m	11:55am	Chico	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:41 AM PDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to Chico

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average PriceUS$33 - US$129	Average Duration5h 50m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average PriceUS$38 - US$52	Average Duration5h 39m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from San Jose to Chico

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Chico. The journey takes about 5 hours 39 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

5h 39mAverage Duration

US$38Cheapest ticket

24kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Jose, US to Chico: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$49

Average Bus Trip Duration5h 50m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure4:30am

Distance266 km

Latest bus departure2:15pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,305 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/510,817 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

San Jose to Chico Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Jose, US - Chico

How far is San Jose from Chico?
It's about 266 km (165 miles) from San Jose to Chico.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

10-07

US$31

10-08

US$53

Today

US$53

10-10

US$36

10-11

US$44

10-12

No data

10-13

No data

10-14

US$33

The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Chico was searched and found on Oct 7, 2025 with a price of US$31

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

You can expect to pay from US$31 to US$81 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to Chico based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$33 which is on 2025-10-14.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from San Jose to Chico but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from San Jose to Chico, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from San Jose to Chico that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from San Jose to Chico while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Will you be returning to San Jose, US by bus?

Bus from Chico to San Jose, US

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Train from San Jose, US to Chico

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