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Bus Santa Barbara to Chico: Trip Overview

Bus Santa Barbara to Chico: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$98
Average bus trip duration14h 45m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure11:25 AM
Distance382 miles (616 km)
Latest bus departure10:20 PM

Santa Barbara to Chico Buses

Busbud helps you find a bus from Santa Barbara to Chico. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Santa Barbara to Chico from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Chico from Santa Barbara, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Santa Barbara - Chico

Both buses and trains are available for traveling between these two cities. Either way you choose, you'll be sure to reach your destination in the most convenient and sustainable way. Another option is using carpool services and riding with fellow travelers.

The travel time from Santa Barbara to Chico is about 14h 45m, although the fastest bus will take 13h 42m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 385 miles (621 km) that separate the two cities.

Santa Barbara and Chico are 385 miles (621 km) apart.

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Santa Barbara to Chico by choosing to travel by bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $71.

The bus ticket costs $98 on average. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $71 and $160, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

About Bus Travel

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 Santa Barbara and Chico!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Santa Barbara to Chico, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Santa Barbara to Chico.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Santa Barbara to Chico while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from Santa Barbara to Chico?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel TimeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel Time14h 45mAvg Price$98Daily Departures6
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel Time13h 16mAvg Price$101Daily Departures1

The best way to travel between Santa Barbara and Chico is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $98 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $71. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Chico, choose the bus, as it will take you from Santa Barbara to Chico in about 13h 16m - that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to Santa Barbara by bus?

Bus from Chico to Santa Barbara

You can also go to Chico by train

Train from Santa Barbara to Chico

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