Bus Tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Chico

Next departures

Next departures for San Diego to Chico on September 14
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Santa Fe Depot
ChicoCheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
Chico Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Greyhound Bus Stop
Chico Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
UCSD Health La Jolla Station
Chico Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Bus Stop
Chico Bus StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Chico

Bus
Average PriceUS$78 - US$211Average Duration16h 50m
22kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$125 - US$125Average Duration19h 45m
80kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Diego to Chico

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chico. The journey takes about 16 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$78, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day
16h 50mAverage Duration
US$78Cheapest ticket
22kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Diego, CA, US to Chico: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$115
Average Bus Trip Duration16h 50m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure6:45am
Distance880 km
Latest bus departure7:35pm

San Diego to Chico Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Diego, CA, US - Chico

  1. What is the distance between San Diego and Chico?

    The distance between San Diego and Chico is around 887 km (550 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
09-11
US$146
09-12
US$95
Today
US$95
09-14
US$95
09-15
No data
09-16
No data
09-17
US$89
09-18
US$105
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Chico was searched and found on Sep 17, 2025 with a price of US$89

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 US$89 to US$146 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 US$89 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

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 San Diego and Chico!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from San Diego to Chico, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Diego to Chico will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from San Diego to Chico while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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

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.

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to San Diego, CA, US by bus?

Bus from Chico to San Diego, CA, US

You can also go to Chico by train

Train from San Diego, CA, US to Chico

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