Bus Tickets from Chico to San Francisco, US

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Next departures for Chico to San Francisco on September 13
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Chico
Mission St & Fremont StCheapestFastest
Amtrak
Chico
Mission St & Fremont StNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Chico Bus Station
409 Townsend St, SFNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Chico Bus Station
San Francisco Bus StationNo tags
Amtrak
Chico
Mission St & Fremont StNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chico to San Francisco.

Bus
Average Price$40 - $131Average Duration6h
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$37 - $77Average Duration5h 8m
20kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Chico to San Francisco

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

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

Bus Chico to San Francisco, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$60
Average bus trip duration6h
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure6:25am
Distance138 miles (222 km)
Latest bus departure1:00pm

Chico to San Francisco Bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
09/10
No data
09/11
$46
Today
$49
09/13
$49
09/14
$42
09/15
$33
09/16
$33
09/17
$31
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chico to San Francisco, US was searched and found on Sep 17, 2025 with a price of $31

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 $31 to $105 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 $31 which is on 2025-09-17.

Usually Amtrak 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 traveling 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.

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