What is the travel distance from Seattle to Chico?

Seattle and Chico are 545 miles (879 km) apart.

Bus Seattle to Chico from $68 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Seattle to Chico on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:40pm	University of Washington	15h 20m	5:00am	Chico Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Greyhound Station	14h 45m	5:00am	Chico Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:45pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	14h 15m	5:00am	Chico Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Greyhound Station	14h 45m	5:00am	Chico Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:45pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	14h 15m	5:00am	Chico Bus Station	No tags

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We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chico. The journey takes about 14 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $76, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

14h 30mAverage Duration

543 milesDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$76 - $177	Average Duration14h 30m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$97 - $226	Average Duration18h 17m	CO₂ emissions 80kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,387 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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Seattle to Chico by bus

What is the travel distance from Seattle to Chico?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/18

$79

11/19

$98

Today

$101

11/21

$98

11/22

$101

11/23

$101

11/24

$95

11/25

$95

The cheapest trip from Seattle to Chico was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $79

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

You can expect to pay from $79 to $137 for a bus ticket from Seattle to Chico based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $95 which is on 2025-11-24.

Usually FlixBus 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.