Bus Tickets from Chico to San Luis Obispo

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Next departures for Chico to San Luis Obispo on October 11
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FlixBus
Chico Bus Station
San Luis ObispoNo tags
FlixBus
Chico Bus Station
San Luis ObispoNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Chico Bus Station
San Luis ObispoNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Chico Bus Station
San Luis ObispoNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Chico Bus Station
San Luis ObispoNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chico to San Luis Obispo.

Bus
Average Price$129 - $239Average Duration1d
13kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$59 - $109Average Duration11h 12m
46kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Chico to San Luis Obispo

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach San Luis Obispo. The journey takes about 11 hours 12 minutes and with fares starting at just $59, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
11h 12mAverage Duration
$59Cheapest ticket
46kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chico to San Luis Obispo: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$131
Average bus trip duration1d
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure12:00pm
Distance314 miles (506 km)
Latest bus departure1:00pm

Chico to San Luis Obispo Bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
10/08
$114
10/09
$114
Today
$114
10/11
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10/12
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10/13
$114
10/14
$114
10/15
$113
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chico to San Luis Obispo was searched and found on Oct 15, 2025 with a price of $113

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 Luis Obispo, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $113 to $119 for a bus ticket from Chico to San Luis Obispo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $113 which is on 2025-10-15.

About Bus Travel

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 Chico and San Luis Obispo!

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 Chico to San Luis Obispo.

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 Chico to San Luis Obispo.

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Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers 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.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Will you be returning to Chico by bus?

Bus from San Luis Obispo to Chico

You can also go to San Luis Obispo by train

Train from Chico to San Luis Obispo

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