Next departures for San Diego to Chico on November 22
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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Downtown SD (Seaport)
Chico Bus Station
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Greyhound Bus Stop
Chico Bus Station
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
Chico Bus Station
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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UCSD Health La Jolla Station
Chico Bus Station
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Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego 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 19 hours 36 minutes and with fares starting at just $122, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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.
Greyhound San Diego Chico recent customer reviews
Horrible experience never will do it again just a waste of money had to make it to some place on time and I was an hour late and then they said I couldn't book me till the next day and there was no way I could do that and of course the tickets are non-refundable and now I'm out 200 bucks and had to get a rental car and drive an entire night up to Chico State and it was a complete and total joke no one wore a mask there's absolutely filthy no one respected one another and the bus driver was absolutely non-communicative whatsoever
Based on 5598 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $108
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.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from San Diego, CA, US to Chico by bus
What is the distance between San Diego and Chico?
About 550 miles (887 km) separate San Diego and Chico.
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The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Chico was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $132
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Chico, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $132 to $289 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Chico based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $132 which is on 2025-11-25.
Usually Greyhound 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.
The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Chico was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $132
