How much is the bus ticket from Chico to San Jose?

The cheapest bus tickets from Chico to San Jose start from $92. The average price for this route is around $102. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Chico to San Jose?

The average bus travel time from Chico to San Jose is 9h 50m, covering a distance of 267 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 29m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the Chico to San Jose route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chico to San Jose?

The earliest bus departs from Chico to San Jose at 1:00pm. And the latest bus departs at 1:00pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chico to San Jose?

A bus trip from Chico to San Jose generates an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Chico to San Jose?

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 5654 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chico to San Jose?

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

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chico to San Jose?

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 Chico to San Jose?

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 Chico to San Jose from $78 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Chico to San Jose on January 1
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:55am	Chico	7h 10m	7:05pm	Diridon Station	Cheapest
2:45pm	Chico	5h 29m	8:14pm	Diridon Station	Fastest
3:35pm	Chico	1d 4h	8:14pm	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for Chico to San Jose on January 2
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:25am	Chico	1d 4h	1:04pm	Diridon Station	Cheapest
2:45pm	Chico	5h 29m	8:14pm	Diridon Station	Fastest
11:55am	Chico	7h 10m	7:05pm	Diridon Station	No tags
3:35pm	Chico	1d 4h	8:14pm	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for Chico to San Jose on January 3
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:25am	Chico	7h 37m	4:02pm	Diridon Station	Cheapest
2:45pm	Chico	5h 29m	8:14pm	Diridon Station	Fastest
11:55am	Chico	7h 10m	7:05pm	Diridon Station	No tags
3:35pm	Chico	1d 4h	8:14pm	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for Chico to San Jose on January 4
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:25am	Chico	7h 37m	4:02pm	Diridon Station	Cheapest
2:45pm	Chico	5h 29m	8:14pm	Diridon Station	Fastest
11:55am	Chico	7h 10m	7:05pm	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for Chico to San Jose on January 6
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:25am	Chico	6h 39m	3:04pm	Diridon Station	Cheapest
2:45pm	Chico	5h 29m	8:14pm	Diridon Station	Fastest
11:55am	Chico	5h 40m	5:35pm	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for Chico to San Jose on January 7
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:25am	Chico	6h 39m	3:04pm	Diridon Station	Cheapest
2:45pm	Chico	5h 29m	8:14pm	Diridon Station	Fastest
11:55am	Chico	5h 40m	5:35pm	Diridon Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 11:30 AM 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 $53, 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$92 - $151	Average Duration9h 50m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$53 - $116	Average Duration6h 2m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,693 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,469 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,838 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from Chico to San Jose?
The cheapest bus tickets from Chico to San Jose start from $92. The average price for this route is around $102. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Chico to San Jose?
The average bus travel time from Chico to San Jose is 9h 50m, covering a distance of 267 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 29m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Chico to San Jose route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chico to San Jose?
The earliest bus departs from Chico to San Jose at 1:00pm. And the latest bus departs at 1:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chico to San Jose?
A bus trip from Chico to San Jose generates an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Chico to San Jose?
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 5654 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chico to San Jose?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chico to San Jose?
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 Chico to San Jose?
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.

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The cheapest trip from Chico to San Jose, US was searched and found on Jan 1, 2026 with a price of $78

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You can expect to pay from $78 to $78 for a bus ticket from Chico to San Jose, US based on the last 0 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $78 which is on 2026-01-02.