How far is San Francisco from Chico?

The distance between the two cities is 138 miles (223 km).

Bus San Francisco to Chico from $38 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for San Francisco to Chico on September 19
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:50pm	Mission St & Fremont St	4h 47m	1:37am	Chico	Cheapest
	11:45am	Mission St & Fremont St	4h 35m	4:20pm	Chico	Fastest
	8:50pm	Mission St & Fremont St	4h 47m	1:37am	Chico	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:15pm	409 Townsend St, SF	7h 15m	10:30pm	Chico Bus Station	No tags
	6:30am	San Francisco Bus Station	4h 55m	11:25am	Chico Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for San Francisco to Chico on September 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:50pm	Mission St & Fremont St	4h 47m	1:37am	Chico	CheapestFastest
	8:50pm	Mission St & Fremont St	4h 47m	1:37am	Chico	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:15pm	409 Townsend St, SF	7h 15m	10:30pm	Chico Bus Station	No tags
	6:30am	San Francisco Bus Station	4h 55m	11:25am	Chico Bus Station	No tags
	10:35am	Mission St & Fremont St	5h 45m	4:20pm	Chico	No tags

Next departures for San Francisco to Chico on September 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:30am	San Francisco Bus Station	4h 55m	11:25am	Chico Bus Station	Cheapest
	8:50pm	Mission St & Fremont St	4h 47m	1:37am	Chico	Fastest
	8:50pm	Mission St & Fremont St	4h 47m	1:37am	Chico	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:15pm	409 Townsend St, SF	7h 15m	10:30pm	Chico Bus Station	No tags
	10:35am	Mission St & Fremont St	5h 45m	4:20pm	Chico	No tags

Next departures for San Francisco to Chico on September 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:50pm	Mission St & Fremont St	4h 47m	1:37am	Chico	Cheapest
	11:45am	Mission St & Fremont St	4h 35m	4:20pm	Chico	Fastest
	8:50pm	Mission St & Fremont St	4h 47m	1:37am	Chico	No tags
	6:30am	San Francisco Bus Station	4h 55m	11:25am	Chico Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	4:00pm	San Francisco Bus Station	6h 30m	10:30pm	Chico Bus Station	No tags

Bus San Francisco, US to Chico: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$77

Average bus trip duration6h 30m

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure6:30am

Distance138 miles (222 km)

Latest bus departure4:00pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,259 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/510,549 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.

Amtrak

4/55,467 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

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

You can expect to pay from $38 to $379 for a bus ticket from San Francisco, US to Chico based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $38 which is on 2025-09-20.

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.

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Bus Travel Tips

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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 San Francisco to Chico that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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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 travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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Bus San Francisco, US to Chico: Trip Overview

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