What is the travel distance from Chico to San Diego?

The distance between the two cities is 550 miles (887 km).

What are the best sights and things to do in San Diego?

Once in San Diego, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Balboa Park, La Jolla Cove, The Gaslamp Quarter, Botanical Building and Lily Pond and Cabrillo National Monument.

Bus Chico to San Diego from $95 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Chico to San Diego on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	4:05am	Chico Bus Station	20h 45m	11:50pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	4:05am	Chico Bus Station	22h 5m	1:10am	Downtown SD (Seaport)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	4:05am	Chico Bus Station	22h 5m	1:10am	Downtown SD (Seaport)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	4:05am	Chico Bus Station	20h 45m	11:50pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	5:05am	Chico Bus Station	20h 5m	1:10am	Downtown SD (Seaport)	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Chico to San Diego

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 20 hours 38 minutes and with fares starting at just $123, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

20h 38mAverage Duration

546 milesDistance

80kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$84 - $286	Average Duration22h 45m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$123 - $218	Average Duration20h 38m	CO₂ emissions 80kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,582 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,293 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, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

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The cheapest trip from Chico to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $103

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 Diego, CA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $103 to $140 for a bus ticket from Chico to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $103 which is on 2025-11-13.