How much is the bus ticket from San Diego to Chico?

The cheapest bus tickets from San Diego to Chico start from $82. The average price for this route is around $138. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from San Diego to Chico?

The average bus trip duration from San Diego to Chico is 21h 50m, covering a distance of 545 miles (878 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 14h 30m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the San Diego to Chico route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Amtrak .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Diego to Chico?

The earliest bus departs from San Diego to Chico at 6:45am. And the latest bus departs at 7:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Diego to Chico?

A bus trip from San Diego to Chico generates an estimated 21.936975000000004 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from San Diego to Chico?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5791 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Diego to Chico?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the most timely service from San Diego to Chico?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Amtrak , with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Diego to Chico?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus San Diego to Chico from $86 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for San Diego to Chico on April 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	3:35pm	5716 Hardy Ave	20h 5m	11:40am	Chico Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	5:00pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	18h 40m	11:40am	Chico Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	5:20pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	18h 20m	11:40am	Chico Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	7:15am	Greyhound Bus Stop	15h 15m	10:30pm	Chico Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	16h 5m	11:40am	Chico Bus Station	No tags

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 a good way to reach Chico. The journey takes about 19 hours 27 minutes and with fares starting at just $137, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

19h 27mAverage Duration

547 milesDistance

80kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$82 - $301	Average Duration21h 50m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$137 - $513	Average Duration19h 27m	CO₂ emissions 80kg CO₂e

Compare companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,546 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

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.

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

Nicolas D.

November 6, 2021

Amtrak

4.1/55,791 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.6

US bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, Futura, Elite, Chihuahuenses, Tufesa, Valley Transit

Frequently asked questions about traveling from San Diego, CA, US to Chico by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from San Diego to Chico?
The cheapest bus tickets from San Diego to Chico start from $82. The average price for this route is around $138. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from San Diego to Chico?
The average bus trip duration from San Diego to Chico is 21h 50m, covering a distance of 545 miles (878 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 14h 30m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the San Diego to Chico route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Diego to Chico?
The earliest bus departs from San Diego to Chico at 6:45am. And the latest bus departs at 7:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Diego to Chico?
A bus trip from San Diego to Chico generates an estimated 21.936975000000004 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from San Diego to Chico?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5791 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Diego to Chico?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the most timely service from San Diego to Chico?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Amtrak, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Diego to Chico?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

04/28

$108

04/29

$100

Today

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05/01

$133

05/02

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05/03

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05/04

$112

05/05

$102

The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Chico was searched and found on Apr 29, 2026 with a price of $100

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 $100 to $133 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 $102 which is on 2026-05-05.