What is the travel distance from Chico to San Jose?

The distance between Chico and San Jose is around 266 km (165 miles).

Bus Chico to San Jose from $78 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Chico to San Jose on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		9:45am	Chico	5h 20m	3:05pm	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
		11:45am	Chico	8h 31m	8:16pm	Diridon Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 7:25 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Chico to San Jose

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 6 hours 2 minutes, and with fares starting at just $54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

6h 2mAverage Duration

267 kmDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$51 - $80	Average Duration10h	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$54 - $107	Average Duration6h 2m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e

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Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chico to San Jose, US by bus

What is the travel distance from Chico to San Jose?
The distance between Chico and San Jose is around 266 km (165 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-18

$80

11-19

$80

Today

$80

11-21

$80

11-22

$78

11-23

$78

11-24

$78

11-25

$80

The cheapest trip from Chico to San Jose, US was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $78

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

You can expect to pay from $78 to $80 for a bus ticket from Chico to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $78 which is on 2025-11-22.