How much is the bus ticket from San Diego to Chico?

The cheapest bus tickets from San Diego to Chico start from $165. The average price for this route is around $285. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from San Diego to Chico?

The average bus travel time from San Diego to Chico is 19h 10m, covering a distance of 880 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 14h 30m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the San Diego to Chico route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Amtrak , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from San Diego to Chico?

The earliest bus departs from San Diego to Chico at 6:45am. And the latest bus departs at 7:35pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Diego to Chico?

A bus trip from San Diego to Chico generates an estimated 22 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from San Diego to Chico?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Diego to Chico?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from San Diego to Chico?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Diego to Chico?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus San Diego to Chico from $135 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Diego to Chico on December 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		9:25pm	Old Town San Diego	14h 30m	11:55am	Chico	CheapestFastest

Next departures for San Diego to Chico on December 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:25pm	Old Town San Diego	14h 30m	11:55am	Chico	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	19h 30m	11:25am	Chico Bus Station	No tags
	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	15h 50m	11:25am	Chico Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:15pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	19h 10m	11:25am	Chico Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	15h 45m	10:30pm	Chico Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Chico on December 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:25pm	Old Town San Diego	14h 30m	11:55am	Chico	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	19h 30m	11:25am	Chico Bus Station	No tags
	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	15h 50m	11:25am	Chico Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:15pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	19h 10m	11:25am	Chico Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	15h 45m	10:30pm	Chico Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Chico on December 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:15pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	19h 10m	11:25am	Chico Bus Station	Cheapest
	10:10pm	Old Town San Diego	14h 30m	12:40pm	Chico	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	19h 30m	11:25am	Chico Bus Station	No tags
	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	15h 50m	11:25am	Chico Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	15h 45m	10:30pm	Chico Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Chico on December 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:10pm	Old Town San Diego	14h 30m	12:40pm	Chico	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:25am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	1d 2h	11:25am	Chico Bus Station	No tags
	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	15h 50m	11:25am	Chico Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:50am	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	1d 1h	11:25am	Chico Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	15h 45m	10:30pm	Chico Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:27 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Chico

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chico. The journey takes about 19 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $165, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

19h 10mAverage Duration

880 kmDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$165 - $467	Average Duration19h 10m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$173 - $839	Average Duration19h 27m	CO₂ emissions 80kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,415 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87415 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $194

Greyhound San Diego Chico recent customer reviews

Horrible experience never will do it again just a waste of money had to make it to some place on time and I was an hour late and then they said I couldn't book me till the next day and there was no way I could do that and of course the tickets are non-refundable and now I'm out 200 bucks and had to get a rental car and drive an entire night up to Chico State and it was a complete and total joke no one wore a mask there's absolutely filthy no one respected one another and the bus driver was absolutely non-communicative whatsoever

Nicolas D.

November 6, 2021

Amtrak

4/55,625 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,528 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Diego, CA, US to Chico by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from San Diego to Chico?
The cheapest bus tickets from San Diego to Chico start from $165. The average price for this route is around $285. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from San Diego to Chico?
The average bus travel time from San Diego to Chico is 19h 10m, covering a distance of 880 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 14h 30m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the San Diego to Chico route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from San Diego to Chico?
The earliest bus departs from San Diego to Chico at 6:45am. And the latest bus departs at 7:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Diego to Chico?
A bus trip from San Diego to Chico generates an estimated 22 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from San Diego to Chico?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Diego to Chico?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from San Diego to Chico?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Diego to Chico?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12-03

$147

12-04

$147

Today

$147

12-06

$147

12-07

$147

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$147

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The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Chico was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $147

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

You can expect to pay from $147 to $331 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Chico based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $147 which is on 2025-12-06.

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.