Bus from San Francisco, US to Chico: Tickets & Schedules

Next departures

Next departures for San Francisco to Chico on November 30
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Mission St & Fremont St
ChicoCheapest
Amtrak
Mission St & Fremont St
ChicoFastest
Amtrak
Mission St & Fremont St
ChicoNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
San Francisco Bus Station
Chico Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
San Francisco Bus Station
Chico Bus StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:45 PM PST.

Get from San Francisco to Chico

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $81, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
6h 30mAverage Duration
221 kmDistance
6kgCO₂ emissions

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

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

  1. How much is the bus ticket from San Francisco to Chico?

    The cheapest bus tickets from San Francisco to Chico start from $81. The average price for this route is around $114. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from San Francisco to Chico?

    The average bus travel time from San Francisco to Chico is 6h 30m, covering a distance of 221 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 35m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which bus companies service the San Francisco to Chico route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, Greyhound, FlixBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from San Francisco to Chico?

    The earliest bus departs from San Francisco to Chico at 6:30am. And the latest bus departs at 4:00pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Francisco to Chico?

    A bus trip from San Francisco to Chico generates an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from San Francisco to Chico?

    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 5597 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Francisco to Chico?

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

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from San Francisco to Chico?

    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.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Francisco to Chico?

    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.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
11-27
$74
11-28
$82
Today
$150
11-30
$82
12-01
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12-02
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to Chico was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $74

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 $74 to $823 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 $82 which is on 2025-11-30.

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