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 $22 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

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

Next departures for Oakland to Chico on October 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		7:00am	West Oakland BART	4h 25m	11:25am	Chico Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus		4:35pm	West Oakland BART	5h 55m	10:30pm	Chico Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Oakland to Chico on October 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		7:00am	West Oakland BART	4h 25m	11:25am	Chico Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus		4:35pm	West Oakland BART	5h 55m	10:30pm	Chico Bus Station	No tags

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

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:39 PM PDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Oakland to Chico.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$29 - $131	Average Duration5h 55m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$35 - $48	Average Duration4h 16m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Oakland to Chico

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

$35Cheapest ticket

19kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Oakland to Chico: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$43

Average bus trip duration5h 55m

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure7:00am

Distance135 miles (217 km)

Latest bus departure4:35pm

Compare bus companies

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.

FlixBus

3.5/510,808 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.

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

Oakland to Chico 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

10/05

$49

10/06

$99

Today

$27

10/08

$24

10/09

$47

10/10

$49

10/11

$42

10/12

$43

The cheapest trip from Oakland to Chico was searched and found on Oct 8, 2025 with a price of $24

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 $24 to $99 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 $24 which is on 2025-10-08.

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 Oakland 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 Oakland to Chico.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Oakland to Chico will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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

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.

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.

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.

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