Bus Tickets from San Luis Obispo to Chico

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Next departures for San Luis Obispo to Chico on October 11
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Amtrak
AMTRAK Station
ChicoCheapest
Amtrak
Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex
ChicoFastest
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AMTRAK Station
ChicoNo tags
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AMTRAK Station
ChicoNo tags
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AMTRAK Station
ChicoNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Luis Obispo to Chico.

Bus
Average Price$119 - $203Average Duration18h 55m
13kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$59 - $83Average Duration10h 32m
46kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from San Luis Obispo to Chico

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Chico. The journey takes about 10 hours 32 minutes and with fares starting at just $59, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
10h 32mAverage Duration
$59Cheapest ticket
46kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Luis Obispo to Chico: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$137
Average bus trip duration18h 55m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure12:55pm
Distance314 miles (506 km)
Latest bus departure4:30pm

San Luis Obispo to Chico Bus

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

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10/08
$65
10/09
$65
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10/11
$65
10/12
$65
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Luis Obispo to Chico was searched and found on Oct 8, 2025 with a price of $65

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

You can expect to pay from $65 to $615 for a bus ticket from San Luis Obispo to Chico based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $65 which is on 2025-10-11.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo to Chico will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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.

Will you be returning to San Luis Obispo by bus?

Bus from Chico to San Luis Obispo

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Train from San Luis Obispo to Chico

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