How far is San Jose from Chico?

The distance separating San Jose and Chico is 165 miles (266 km).

Bus San Jose to Chico from $52 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Jose to Chico on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		4:30am	Diridon Station	7h 25m	11:55am	Chico	Cheapest
		5:35am	Diridon Station	5h 50m	11:25am	Chico Bus Station	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 3:43 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose 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 5 hours 39 minutes and with fares starting at just $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

5h 39mAverage Duration

166 milesDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$38 - $129	Average Duration5h 50m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$38 - $73	Average Duration5h 39m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e

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Greyhound

3.5/587,370 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.

Amtrak

4/55,582 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,292 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, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

How far is San Jose from Chico?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/10

$59

11/11

$55

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11/13

$53

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11/15

$52

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The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Chico was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $52

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

You can expect to pay from $52 to $68 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to Chico based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $52 which is on 2025-11-15.

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.