What is the travel distance from Oakland to Chico?

The distance between the two cities is 135 miles (217 km).

Bus Oakland to Chico from $36 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Oakland to Chico on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:35pm	West Oakland BART	5h 55m	10:30pm	Chico Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	7:00am	West Oakland BART	4h 25m	11:25am	Chico Bus Station	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 4:42 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Oakland to Chico

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Chico. The journey takes about 4 hours 16 minutes and with fares starting at just $35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

4h 16mAverage Duration

135 milesDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$32 - $133	Average Duration5h 55m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$35 - $68	Average Duration4h 16m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,391 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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,410 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Oakland to Chico by bus

What is the travel distance from Oakland to Chico?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/20

$69

11/21

$73

Today

$76

11/23

$78

11/24

$81

11/25

$59

11/26

$83

11/27

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The cheapest trip from Oakland to Chico was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $59

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

You can expect to pay from $59 to $83 for a bus ticket from Oakland to Chico based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $59 which is on 2025-11-25.