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

The cheapest coach tickets from Chico to San Diego start from £78. The average price for this route is around £124. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

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

The average bus journey time from Chico to San Diego is 1d 2h, covering a distance of 546 miles. The fastest bus can take 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 is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Chico to San Diego?

The earliest bus departs from Chico to San Diego at 06:25. And the latest bus departs at 13:00.

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

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

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

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

Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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 £79 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Chico to San Diego on 14 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	15:35	Chico	14h	05:35	Santa Fe Depot	CheapestFastest
	08:25	Chico	14h 35m	23:00	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	13:00	Chico Bus Station	1d 3h	16:25	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
	08:25	Chico	14h 35m	23:00	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	13:00	Chico Bus Station	1d 2h	15:55	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags

Next departures from Chico to San Diego on 15 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	15:35	Chico	14h	05:35	Santa Fe Depot	CheapestFastest
	08:25	Chico	14h 35m	23:00	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	13:00	Chico Bus Station	1d 3h	16:25	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
	08:25	Chico	14h 35m	23:00	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	13:00	Chico Bus Station	1d 2h	15:55	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags

Next departures from Chico to San Diego on 16 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	15:35	Chico	14h	05:35	Santa Fe Depot	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	13:00	Chico Bus Station	1d 3h	16:25	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	13:00	Chico Bus Station	1d 2h	15:55	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	06:25	Chico Bus Station	17h 25m	23:50	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from Chico to San Diego on 17 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	15:35	Chico	14h	05:35	Santa Fe Depot	CheapestFastest
	08:25	Chico	14h 39m	23:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	13:00	Chico Bus Station	1d 3h	16:25	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
	08:25	Chico	14h 39m	23:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	13:00	Chico Bus Station	1d 2h	15:55	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags

Next departures from Chico to San Diego on 18 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	15:35	Chico	14h	05:35	Santa Fe Depot	CheapestFastest
	08:25	Chico	14h 39m	23:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	13:00	Chico Bus Station	1d 3h	16:25	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
	08:25	Chico	14h 39m	23:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	13:00	Chico Bus Station	1d 2h	15:55	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 00:18 PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £94, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

20h 38mAverage duration

546 milesDistance

80kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£78 - £298	Average duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£94 - £422	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

3.5/511,587 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 by bus from Chico to San Diego, CA, US

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

How much is the bus ticket from Chico to San Diego?
The cheapest coach tickets from Chico to San Diego start from £78. The average price for this route is around £124. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Chico to San Diego?
The average bus journey time from Chico to San Diego is 1d 2h, covering a distance of 546 miles. The fastest bus can take 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 is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Chico to San Diego?
The earliest bus departs from Chico to San Diego at 06:25. And the latest bus departs at 13:00.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chico to San Diego?
A bus journey from Chico to San Diego produces an estimated 22 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which 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 company has the best Wi-Fi from Chico to San Diego?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

10/12

£79

11/12

£79

Today

£79

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14/12

£79

15/12

£79

16/12

£79

17/12

£79

The cheapest trip from Chico to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of £79

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 £79 to £112 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 £79, which is on 2025-12-14.