What is the travel distance from Tucson to Chico?

About 797 miles (1285 km) separate Tucson and Chico.

Bus Tucson to Chico from $83 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Tucson to Chico on October 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	8:20am	E Broadway Blvd	1d 15h	10:35pm	Chico Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	8:55am	Tucson Downtown	1d 14h	10:35pm	Chico Bus Station	No tags
	9:30am	U of A	1d 14h	10:35pm	Chico Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	11:15pm	Greyhound Station	1d	10:35pm	Chico Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	11:15pm	Greyhound Station	1d	10:35pm	Chico Bus Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Tucson to Chico.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$83 - $249	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 32kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$169 - $182	Average Duration1d 6h	CO₂ emissions 117kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Tucson to Chico

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chico. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $83, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

1d 2hAverage Duration

$83Cheapest ticket

32kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Tucson to Chico: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$139

Average bus trip duration1d 2h

Number of daily buses5

Earliest bus departure8:20am

Distance797 miles (1284 km)

Latest bus departure10:15pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,304 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.

FlixBus

3.5/510,814 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, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Tucson to Chico Bus

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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 Tucson and Chico!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Tucson 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 Tucson to Chico.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Tucson to Chico, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

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!

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.

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

What's the cheapest way to go from Tucson to Chico?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 2h	Avg Price$139	Daily Departures5
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 6h	Avg Price$171	Daily Departures1

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Bus Tucson to Chico: Trip Overview

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