Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Chico.
Busbud recommends taking the bus from San Diego to ChicoAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chico. The journey takes about 17 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $78, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus San Diego to Chico: Trip Overview
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San Diego to Chico Bus
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Diego to Chico was searched and found on May 6, 2025 with a price of $96To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Diego to Chico, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $96 to $129 for a bus ticket from San Diego to Chico based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $115 which is on 2025-05-09.
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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 San Diego and Chico!
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from San Diego to Chico, get comfy and count the stars.
Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Diego 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 San Diego 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.
The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.
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.
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