How much does a train ticket cost from San Diego to Chico?

The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Chico start from £103. The average price for this train route is around £135. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

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

The average train journey time from San Diego to Chico is 19h 27m, covering a distance of 546 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 15h 50m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the San Diego to Chico route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from San Diego to Chico departs at 06:01. And the latest train departs at 06:10.

Train San Diego to Chico from £89 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from San Diego to Chico on 16 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:10	Old Town San Diego	20h 30m	12:40	Chico	CheapestFastest
16:10	Old Town San Diego	20h 30m	12:40	Chico	No tags
16:01	Santa Fe Depot	20h 39m	12:40	Chico	No tags
16:01	Santa Fe Depot	20h 39m	12:40	Chico	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Chico on 17 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:10	Old Town San Diego	15h 50m	22:00	Chico	CheapestFastest
06:10	Old Town San Diego	19h 27m	01:37	Chico	No tags
06:10	Old Town San Diego	19h 27m	01:37	Chico	No tags
06:10	Old Town San Diego	19h 27m	01:37	Chico	No tags
06:10	Old Town San Diego	19h 27m	01:37	Chico	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Chico on 18 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:10	Old Town San Diego	15h 50m	22:00	Chico	CheapestFastest
06:10	Old Town San Diego	19h 27m	01:37	Chico	No tags
06:10	Old Town San Diego	19h 27m	01:37	Chico	No tags
06:10	Old Town San Diego	19h 27m	01:37	Chico	No tags
06:10	Old Town San Diego	19h 27m	01:37	Chico	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Chico on 19 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:10	Old Town San Diego	15h 50m	22:00	Chico	CheapestFastest
06:10	Old Town San Diego	19h 27m	01:37	Chico	No tags
06:10	Old Town San Diego	19h 27m	01:37	Chico	No tags
06:10	Old Town San Diego	19h 27m	01:37	Chico	No tags
06:10	Old Town San Diego	19h 27m	01:37	Chico	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Chico on 20 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:10	Old Town San Diego	15h 50m	22:00	Chico	CheapestFastest
06:10	Old Town San Diego	19h 27m	01:37	Chico	No tags
06:10	Old Town San Diego	19h 27m	01:37	Chico	No tags
06:10	Old Town San Diego	19h 27m	01:37	Chico	No tags
06:10	Old Town San Diego	19h 27m	01:37	Chico	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Chico on 21 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:10	Old Town San Diego	15h 50m	22:00	Chico	CheapestFastest
06:10	Old Town San Diego	19h 27m	01:37	Chico	No tags
06:10	Old Town San Diego	19h 27m	01:37	Chico	No tags
06:10	Old Town San Diego	19h 27m	01:37	Chico	No tags
06:10	Old Town San Diego	19h 27m	01:37	Chico	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 05:09 PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from San Diego 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 19 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £81, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

19h 10mAverage duration

546 milesDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£81 - £258	Average duration19h 10m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£103 - £451	Average duration19h 27m	CO₂ emissions 80kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,651 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5651 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £91

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

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

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

How much does a train ticket cost from San Diego to Chico?
The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Chico start from £103. The average price for this train route is around £135. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from San Diego to Chico?
The average train journey time from San Diego to Chico is 19h 27m, covering a distance of 546 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 15h 50m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the San Diego to Chico route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Diego to Chico?
The earliest train from San Diego to Chico departs at 06:01. And the latest train departs at 06:10.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

14/12

£92

15/12

£92

Today

£92

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£92

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£92

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£92

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£92

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£92

The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Chico was searched and found on 14 Dec 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 train tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Chico as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £92 to £490 for a train ticket from San Diego, CA, 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 2025-12-17.