What is the distance between Houston and Chico?

The distance between the two cities is 1644 miles (2651 km).

Bus Houston to Chico from $245 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Houston to Chico on October 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	2:00am	Houston Bus Station	1d 22h	10:35pm	Chico Bus Station	No tags
Valley Transit + FlixBus + Greyhound	2:25pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	2d 10h	10:35pm	Chico Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Valley Transit + Greyhound	2:40pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	2d 9h	10:35pm	Chico Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound + Valley Transit + FlixBus	3:35pm	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	2d 9h	10:35pm	Chico Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	7:00pm	Houston Bus Station	2d 5h	10:35pm	Chico Bus Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Houston to Chico.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$235 - $376	Average Duration2d 5h	CO₂ emissions 66kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$288 - $313	Average Duration2d 8h	CO₂ emissions 241kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Houston to Chico

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chico. The journey takes about 2 days, 5 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $235, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

2d 5hAverage Duration

$235Cheapest ticket

66kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Houston, US to Chico: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$283

Average bus trip duration2d 5h

Number of daily buses10

Earliest bus departure2:00am

Distance1647 miles (2655 km)

Latest bus departure11:20pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,312 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.

Amtrak

4/55,512 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/510,860 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.

Valley Transit

3/532 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness2.8

Wifi2.2

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

Houston to Chico Bus

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The cheapest trip from Houston, US to Chico was searched and found on Oct 11, 2025 with a price of $381

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

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Houston to Chico.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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

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 Houston to Chico.

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

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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 word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

What's the cheapest way to go from Houston, US to Chico?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time2d 5h	Avg Price$283	Daily Departures10
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2d 8h	Avg Price$288	Daily Departures1

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