How far is Portland from Chico?

The distance separating Portland and Chico is 403 miles (650 km).

Bus Portland to Chico from $56 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Portland to Chico on October 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	10h 55m	12:55pm	Chico Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 8:30 PM PDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Portland to Chico.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$59 - $181	Average Duration10h 30m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$76 - $179	Average Duration13h 50m	CO₂ emissions 59kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Portland to Chico

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chico. The journey takes about 10 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $59, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

10h 30mAverage Duration

$59Cheapest ticket

16kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Portland, OR to Chico: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$66

Average bus trip duration10h 30m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure2:00am

Distance403 miles (649 km)

Latest bus departure7:50pm

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FlixBus

3.5/510,769 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

3.5/587,295 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

Portland to Chico Bus

With Busbud, comparing and booking tickets for a bus from Portland to Chico is a breeze. Browse through an extensive selection of bus fares and bus schedules to find the best deals.

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Portland, OR - Chico

How far is Portland from Chico?

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

Best price found

10/01

$54

10/02

$56

Today

$78

10/04

$89

10/05

No data

10/06

$58

10/07

No data

10/08

No data

The cheapest trip from Portland, OR to Chico was searched and found on Oct 1, 2025 with a price of $54

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

You can expect to pay from $54 to $116 for a bus ticket from Portland, OR to Chico based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $58 which is on 2025-10-06.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Portland 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 Portland 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 Portland to Chico.

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

Did you know?

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.

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 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 Portland, OR to Chico?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time10h 30m	Avg Price$66	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time13h 50m	Avg Price$157	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Portland, OR by bus?

Bus from Chico to Portland, OR

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Bus Tickets from Portland, OR to Chico

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Bus Portland, OR to Chico: Trip Overview

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