How much is the bus ticket from Los Angeles to Chico?

The cheapest bus tickets from Los Angeles to Chico start at R 1 135. The average price for this route is around R 1 705. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Los Angeles to Chico?

The average bus journey time from Los Angeles to Chico is 11h 40m, covering a distance of 691 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 10h 45m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the Los Angeles to Chico route?

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

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Los Angeles to Chico?

The earliest bus departs from Los Angeles to Chico at 00:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Los Angeles to Chico?

A bus trip from Los Angeles to Chico produces an estimated 17 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Los Angeles 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 5627 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Los Angeles to Chico?

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

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Chico from R 1 098 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Los Angeles to Chico on 15 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:55	Union Station	11h 5m	22:00	Chico	Cheapest
	11:05	Union Station	10h 55m	22:00	Chico	Fastest
	10:55	Union Station	14h 42m	01:37	Chico	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:05	Los Angeles Union Station	11h 25m	22:30	Chico Bus Station	No tags
	23:45	Los Angeles Union Station	11h 40m	11:25	Chico Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Chico on 17 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	00:10	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	11h 15m	11:25	Chico Bus Station	Cheapest
	01:45	Union Station	10h 55m	12:40	Chico	Fastest
	03:45	Union Station	11h 5m	14:50	Chico	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:05	Los Angeles Union Station	11h 25m	22:30	Chico Bus Station	No tags
	23:45	Los Angeles Union Station	11h 40m	11:25	Chico Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Chico on 19 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	15:05	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	20h 20m	11:25	Chico Bus Station	Cheapest
	01:45	Union Station	10h 55m	12:40	Chico	Fastest
	03:45	Union Station	11h 5m	14:50	Chico	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:05	Los Angeles Union Station	11h 25m	22:30	Chico Bus Station	No tags
	23:45	Los Angeles Union Station	11h 40m	11:25	Chico Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Chico on 20 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	01:45	Union Station	10h 55m	12:40	Chico	CheapestFastest
	03:45	Union Station	11h 5m	14:50	Chico	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:05	Los Angeles Union Station	11h 25m	22:30	Chico Bus Station	No tags
	23:45	Los Angeles Union Station	11h 40m	11:25	Chico Bus Station	No tags
	05:50	Union Station	11h 20m	17:10	Chico	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:41 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Los Angeles 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 11 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 135, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

11h 40mAverage duration

691 kmDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 135 - R 4 600	Average duration11h 40m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 488 - R 7 159	Average duration15h 46m	CO₂ emissions 64kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55 648 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587 432 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511 619 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 Los Angeles, US to Chico by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Los Angeles to Chico?
The cheapest bus tickets from Los Angeles to Chico start at R 1 135. The average price for this route is around R 1 705. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Los Angeles to Chico?
The average bus journey time from Los Angeles to Chico is 11h 40m, covering a distance of 691 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 10h 45m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Los Angeles to Chico route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Los Angeles to Chico?
The earliest bus departs from Los Angeles to Chico at 00:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Los Angeles to Chico?
A bus trip from Los Angeles to Chico produces an estimated 17 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Los Angeles 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 5627 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Los Angeles to Chico?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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

13/12

R 1 470

14/12

R 1 470

Today

R 1 470

16/12

No data

17/12

R 1 158

18/12

R 1 340

19/12

R 1 305

20/12

R 1 470

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Chico was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 158

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 158 to R 9 420 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to Chico based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 158, which is on 2025-12-17.

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.