How far is Bakersfield from Chico?

The distance between the two cities is 341 miles (549 km).

Bus Bakersfield to Chico from $52 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Bakersfield to Chico on October 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	7:45pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	1d 2h	10:35pm	Chico Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	1:40pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	8h 55m	10:35pm	Chico Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	1:40pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	8h 55m	10:35pm	Chico Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	1:40pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	8h 55m	10:35pm	Chico Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	1:40pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	8h 55m	10:35pm	Chico Bus Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Bakersfield to Chico.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$46 - $140	Average Duration9h 5m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$81 - $81	Average Duration11h 25m	CO₂ emissions 50kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Bakersfield to Chico

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chico. The journey takes about 9 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

9h 5mAverage Duration

$46Cheapest ticket

14kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Bakersfield to Chico: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$68

Average bus trip duration9h 5m

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure2:20am

Distance338 miles (545 km)

Latest bus departure1:30pm

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FlixBus

3.5/510,809 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,301 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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

Bakersfield to Chico Bus

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The cheapest trip from Bakersfield to Chico was searched and found on Oct 12, 2025 with a price of $52

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

You can expect to pay from $52 to $64 for a bus ticket from Bakersfield to Chico based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $52 which is on 2025-10-12.

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Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Bakersfield and Chico!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Bakersfield to Chico.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Bakersfield to Chico.

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Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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

What's the cheapest way to go from Bakersfield to Chico?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time9h 5m	Avg Price$68	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time11h 25m	Avg Price$81	Daily Departures1

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