Bus Tickets from Chico to San Francisco, US

Next departures

Next departures for Chico to San Francisco on October 3
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Chico Bus Station
San Francisco Bus StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Chico Bus Station
San Francisco Bus StationFastest
Amtrak
Chico
Mission St & Fremont StNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Chico Bus Station
409 Townsend St, SFNo tags
Amtrak
Chico
Mission St & Fremont StNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chico to San Francisco

Bus
Average PriceUS$31 - US$131Average Duration6h
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$37 - US$77Average Duration5h 8m
20kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Chico to San Francisco

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach San Francisco. The journey takes about 5 hours 8 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
5h 8mAverage Duration
US$37Cheapest ticket
20kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chico to San Francisco, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$45
Average Bus Trip Duration6h
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure6:25am
Distance222 km
Latest bus departure1:00pm

Chico to San Francisco Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Chico - San Francisco, US

  1. What is the travel distance from Chico to San Francisco?

    The distance covered from Chico to San Francisco is 223 km (138 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
09-30
US$49
10-01
US$49
Today
US$51
10-03
US$29
10-04
US$51
10-05
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10-06
No data
10-07
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chico to San Francisco, US was searched and found on Oct 3, 2025 with a price of US$29

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

You can expect to pay from US$29 to US$65 for a bus ticket from Chico to San Francisco, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$29 which is on 2025-10-03.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Chico to San Francisco.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Chico to San Francisco, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Chico to San Francisco that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

What's the cheapest way to go from Chico to San Francisco, US?

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