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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus) | Chico Bus Station | Cheapest | |||||
 | Santa Fe Depot | Chico | Fastest | |||||
| Santa Fe Depot | Chico | No tags | |||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | UCSD Health La Jolla Station | Chico Bus Station | No tags | |||||
 | Greyhound Bus Stop | Chico Bus Station | No tags |
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from San Diego to ChicoAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chico. The journey takes about 16 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$78, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus San Diego, CA, US to Chico: Trip Overview
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San Diego to Chico Bus
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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Diego, CA, US - Chico
What is the distance between San Diego and Chico?
The distance between San Diego and Chico is around 887 km (550 miles).
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Chico was searched and found on Aug 23, 2025 with a price of US$81To 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$81 to US$164 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$81 which is on 2025-08-23.
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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.
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