How far is Bakersfield from Chico?

The distance between Bakersfield and Chico is approximately 549 km (341 miles).

Bus Bakersfield to Chico from US$51 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

One passenger / one way

Departure time: August 23 at 1:30pm
Departure city: Bakersfield
Departure location: 16th St (Bakersfield)
Arrival time: August 23 at 10:30pm
Destination city: Chico
Destination location: Chico Bus Station
Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
Greyhound + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 9h
Departure time: August 23 at 10:10am
Departure city: Bakersfield
Departure location: McKee Park & Ride
Arrival time: August 23 at 10:30pm
Destination city: Chico
Destination location: Chico Bus Station
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 12h 20m
Departure time: August 23 at 2:20am
Departure city: Bakersfield
Departure location: 16th St (Bakersfield)
Arrival time: August 23 at 11:25am
Destination city: Chico
Destination location: Chico Bus Station
Operated by: Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 9h 5m
Departure time: August 22 at 2:12pm
Departure city: Bakersfield
Departure location: Amtrak Station
Arrival time: August 23 at 1:37am
Destination city: Chico
Destination location: Chico
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 11h 25m
Departure time: August 8 at 1:40pm
Departure city: Bakersfield
Departure location: 16th St (Bakersfield)
Arrival time: August 8 at 10:30pm
Destination city: Chico
Destination location: Chico Bus Station
Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
Greyhound + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 8h 50m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Bakersfield to Chico

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average PriceUS$51 - US$146	Average Duration9h 5m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average PriceUS$96 - US$115	Average Duration11h 25m	CO₂ emissions 50kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Bakersfield to Chico

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chico. The journey takes about 9 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

9h 5mAverage Duration

US$51Cheapest ticket

14kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Bakersfield to Chico: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$91

Average Bus Trip Duration9h 5m

Number of daily buses3

Earliest bus departure2:20am

Distance554 km

Latest bus departure1:40pm

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/510,255 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,208 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Bakersfield to Chico Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Bakersfield - Chico

How far is Bakersfield from Chico?
The distance between Bakersfield and Chico is approximately 549 km (341 miles).

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 Bakersfield and Chico!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Bakersfield to Chico.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Bakersfield to Chico.

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Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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 average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

What's the cheapest way to go from Bakersfield to Chico?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time9h 5m	Avg PriceUS$91	Daily Departures3
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time11h 25m	Avg PriceUS$115	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Bakersfield by bus?

Bus from Chico to Bakersfield

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Train from Bakersfield to Chico

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